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JOB TITLE:              Senior Estimator

DEPARTMENT:         National Transit

REPORTS TO:          Chief Estimator

COMPANY:              L. K. Comstock National Transit, Inc.                     

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

•              Prepare complete estimates for assigned projects of varying size and degree of complexity

•              Review, understand and highlight to Proposal Manager and onerous and/or unusual contract requirements and any special provisions such as DBE participation requirements

•              Produce completed pricing sheets, material and labor units

•              Coordinate, Review and Compare Subcontractor bids

•              Adjust estimated labor units for job type, conditions and location

•              Analyze Project to determine any Labor and/or Material saving methods

•              Review Local Labor Union Agreements to determine rates, benefits etc

•              Present final bid to Senior Management

•              Supervise and coordinate the work of the junior estimators

•              Attend pre-bid conferences and make site visitations when required

•              Participate as required in estimating hand off to construction upon successful award of contract

The Senior Estimator shall have a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.

A good knowledge of OCS/TPS/SIGNAL/COMM construction is required.

Knowledge of MS Office products and Hard-Dollar Estimating Software a must.

Also, must have exceptional organizational and supervisory skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Works in an office environment

• Frequently sits for long periods of time

• Frequently speaks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard

• May require occasional standing, walking, lifting, stooping, or bending

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/ Veterans/Disabled)