Senior Estimator

As a Senior Estimator , you will have a lead role in the entirety of the estimating process from procurement to bid submittal. This position must be detailed oriented and will be providing construction related inputs into the estimates (e.g., equipment needs, production rates, labor requirements, expertise needed). This position will ensure that all aspects of estimates are considered and included as costs in the estimate. The position works closely with our Operations Manager, General Superintendent and office personnel in a leadership role in Estimating.

Who is Road Safety Systems®?
Road Safety Systems, LLC specializes in Guide rail, Fence, Bridge Rail, Signs and Sign Structures and is part of the Roadway Safety Services division of GeoStabilization International® (GSI). Road Safety Systems is a specialty construction company serving public agencies and private industries. Our management team has more than 50 years combined experience in the construction industry, specializing in the installation of guide rail, signs, sign structures, fence (permanent and temporary), bridge railing and structural supports for solar energy systems. 

• Reviews drawings and specifications from Contract Documents (RFP, Specifications) to determine quantities and to calculate pricing.
• Communicates, solicits, and interacts with subcontractors in various trades to obtain pricing for projects.
• Determines quantities of materials in various trades
• Attends pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess the conditions of the site or existing building, as necessary.
• Solicits and receives bids, reviewing for scopes of work and pricing for completeness.
• Communicates with bidders for final overview and assures completeness of bid prior to inclusion in an estimate or bid.
• Reviews drawings and specifications for assigned portions of Preconstruction Projects to calculate budgets from schematic through final construction documents as assigned.
• Communicates with team members and others as required regarding scopes, pricing, construction details, etc.
• Performs detailed take-off for self-performed work
• Prices work as required to budget for most trades.
• Prepares Take-Offs and prices self-perform work on assigned trades.
• Provides complete estimates on assigned trades.
• Develops strategies to pursue, estimate, and win competitive bids.
• Ability to budget work without 100% of documentation; conceptually budget, visualize, and plan a project.
• Attends kick-off meeting with Estimators, Project Manager, and Superintendents.
• Participates in presentations to owners and architects as needed.
• Purchases/buys subcontractors and suppliers to perform work for the company.
• Presents estimates and/or a portion of an estimate to both internal team members and also external owners and architects.
• Develops ability to evaluate projects and suggests possible alternatives to increase project profit or efficiency

The employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity, and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.

Basic Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction estimating experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with contractors and fellow employees.
• Understands various heavy civil construction types including earthwork, formwork, reinforced concrete, shotcrete, drainage, foundations, retaining structures, etc. Has an understanding of construction management, architecture, or engineering.
• Understands different trades required to estimate and construct heavy civil infrastructure. Understands the scopes of work and work between scopes.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Office & Excel. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of guiderail, fence, bridge rail and signs / sign structures.
• Experience with estimating software (B2W preferred).

Salary Range: $91,000 to $115,400 yearly

Road Safety Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.