Site Work Estimator

Job Description

Comer Construction is seeking a full-time Estimator with at least three years’ experience in estimating. Applicant to be responsible for preparing complete and responsive bid proposals on public and private projects. Duties include analyzing plans and specifications to develop detailed cost estimates for materials, equipment and labor required to construct the project.

Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and prepare estimates using on line plans. Prepare pricing estimates on potential new projects.

Evaluating specifications, drawings, scope documents and other bid package information to ensure that all the information needed to develop an accurate and competitive estimate for the project is known and understood.

Responsible for maintaining accurate records of subsequent changes to the work including extra work and change orders

Participating in pre-proposal site visits and meetings with potential clients; collecting information analyzing and evaluating all site-specific factors to ensure that they are taken into account in the development of estimates.

Developing a thorough understanding of scopes of work provided with requests for proposals and change orders. Where scope information may be unclear or contradictory, developing questions, making inquiries and resolving these uncertainties. Researching scope items that are unfamiliar and communicating as needed to ensure that the project development team has enough understanding of the work to develop the proposal.

Determining man-hour, tool and construction equipment requirements along with their respective costs.

Adhere to all company standards and work safely

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Requirements

At least 3 years prior estimating experience

Experience with Heavybid and Agtek preferred

Ability to work independently as well as in a team with minimal direction

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, contractors, vendors or employees

Strong mathematical skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to estimate multiple projects at a given time

Compensation

Starting at $70K – $160K

100% employer-paid health insurance for employees

Matching 401k

PTO and Paid Holidays

Other benefit options including dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance

Comer Construction Offers

Competitive wages

Safe work environment

100% employer-paid health insurance for employees

Matching 401k

Other benefit options including vision, dental, short and long-term disability and life insuranceCompany Description

Located in Harford County, Maryland, Comer Construction, Inc., is a women-owned contracting company, certified by the Maryland Department of Transportation as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE). Annual company sales are in excess of $30M.

Comer Construction works as a General Contractor, and as a Subcontractor, performing the following areas of work:

• Land Clearing

• Demolition

• Sediment & Erosion Control

• Stormwater Management & Water Quality Facilities

• Mass Grading

• Sewer Mains & Connections

• Sewage Pump Stations

• Water Mains & Connections

• Storm Drainage Systems

• Road Construction (Grading, Stone Base and Paving)

• Curb & Gutters

• Stabilization

• Contract Hauling

Comer Construction owns and operates mainly Caterpillar Equipment.

Full-time