Description

Estimator – Northern, Colorado 

Position Summary:

Responsible for accurately pricing and estimating asphalt paving work with an emphasis in the commercial sector along with other market segments including residential, small commercial and municipal DOT jobs. 

Responsible for managing all aspects of paving contracts including contract administration, subcontractor coordination/payment, job cost tracking, collections and project close out. Develop a strong customer base through customer relations and negotiating skills.

This role is also responsible for supporting successful project management as measured by: 1) zero safety incidents, 2) profitability 3) contractual commitments, 4) project documentation 5) project conformance and 6) project communication. 

Responsibilities:

• Researching, identifying and executing on new jobs to bid, determining bonding licensing and permitting requirements and identifying risks and opportunities specific to each potential new job.
• Soliciting proposals from various subcontractors and assisting in managing them through all phases of the project.
• Creating and delivering project estimates that include labor, equipment, materials and subcontractor pricing.
• Reviewing contract documents to ensure all inclusions, exclusions, pricing, and any special requirements are being met prior to execution.
• Producing and submitting pre-construction materials ensuring accuracy and completion of all necessary items to start work on a project once the contract has been executed.
• Procuring and managing subcontractors and materials, completing quality take offs, and verifying supply quantities.
• Communicating effectively with all internal and external stakeholders; including, but not limited to fellow employees, operations, subcontractors, customers, and onsite personnel.
• Overseeing accuracy of all daily tracking requirements, which include complete and accurate reporting using Build2Win, E-Rocks, JD Edwards and excel spreadsheets as well as cost accounting, review, and forecasting including billing, A/R and A/P functions.
• Invoicing customers for work completed in a pay period, managing margins on projects, approving subcontractor pay applications, submitting cost to completes on projects each month, and managing all change order work.
• Following project start-up and close-out procedures ensuring all regulatory requirements are met, documents are submitted and the project meets all applicable standards. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills including standard Microsoft Office applications, budgeting software and scheduling software.
• Ability to motivate and foster relationships to enhance a cooperative team environment.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with customer representatives and officials from local agencies.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and job-related disputes in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Ability to managing time, tasks and resources on multiple operations effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekend hours.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience required with a priority on commercial projects
• Project management and field supervisory experience
• Thorough understanding of asphalt paving, sub-grade and related subcontractor operations required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Salary Posting:

The base salary compensation, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary), will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation and bonus opportunities, we also offer a competitive benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Salary Range Minimum: USD US$80000
Salary Range Maximum: USD US$105000