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Personnel Services, Inc.
Construction Estimator
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Shift:
Wichita, KS
Personnel Services, Inc.
Construction Estimator
Job Location:
Wichita, KS - no company paid relocation - local candidates only
Direct Hire
Salary:
To $60,000
Duties:
Working under direction of the Senior Estimator or Estimating Manager, the Estimator analyzes and evaluates bid packages to determine scope. The Estimator is responsible for producing innovative, competitive and complete estimates and for assembling miscellaneous data to respond to bid criteria in a timely and professional manner.
1. Support the company's Core Values.
2. Analyzes bid documents and is familiar with plans, specifications addenda, soil boring data, etc. that apply to the project.
3. Assists in the assembling of peripheral data required by a scope of work or a bid package such as EEO material, labor relations information, organization charts, resumes, financial data, etc. as directed.
4. Performs accurate quantity take off and enters quantities into the estimating system.
5. Responsible for the solicitation of assigned scopes of work to ensure we have adequate coverage (minimum of three bids per scope as a goal).
6. Makes site investigations and evaluates weather, soils, supplier, and labor conditions affecting the bids as assigned or as a part of estimate area responsibility.
7. Plans methods of construction and determines personnel and equipment needs and work item durations to assist in the preparation of the overall construction schedule necessary to build the project.
8. Participate in the pricing of jobs while learning basic pricing with the assistance of the Senior Estimator.
9. Evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids for scope comparison to determine the lowest responsive bidder on bid day.
10. Finds or creates ideas and methods that will provide a better value for the customer.
11. Performs such other duties as assigned.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Six years practical construction experience or a Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management degree from an accredited institution and two years of construction experience as an Office Engineer assigned to Estimating.
* Must be able to read and interpret plans, specifications, and other bid documents.
* Should have excellent math background and good written and oral communications skills.
* Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
* Computer literate.
Requirements:
The core competency descriptions provided below are general, are not classification-specific and are not intended to be comprehensive in nature - they offer only an indication of the types of skills, actions and behaviors that can be associated with the respective competency.
Safety
* Shows commitment through awareness
* Incorporates safety into planning
* Sets appropriate example
* Is proactive
Teamwork and Cooperation
* Effectively utilizes people as resources
* Accomplishes tasks through managing others
* Values diversity of skills
* Celebrates team accomplishments
Discipline
* Is self-motivated
* Shows perseverance
* Is proactive to prevent crisis
* Exercises sound judgment
* Handles pressure well
Initiative
* Shows resourcefulness
* Fosters innovation
* Demonstrates "out of the box" thinking
* Is proactive
People Skills
* Displays warmth and a sense of humor
* Puts people at ease
* Understands style differences
* Modifies style when necessary
* Is not hostile / moody
* Shows interest in others' needs
* Relates well at all levels
Self Development
* Knows own strengths and acknowledges weaknesses
* Seeks corrective feedback
* Learns from mistakes
* Takes charge of own career
* Develops successor
Relationship Building
* Builds and maintains relationships
* Handles problems without alienating others
Process Improvement
* Looks for opportunities
* Challenges assumptions
* Utilizes improvement tools
* Champions appropriate change
Problem Solving
* Identifies underlying problems / patterns
* Finds root causes
* Recognizes which brush fires become forest fires
* Modifies if conditions change
* Shows flexibility in solutions
* Is proactive to prevent future problems
Time Management
* Organizes work
* Sets priorities
* Handles a variety of assignments
Decision Making
* Seeks information
* Pays attention to detail
* Analyzes data
* Thinks strategically
* Makes good decisions with incomplete information
* Makes good decisions under pressure
* Makes fact based decisions
* Shows bias for action
* Considers alternatives
Verbal Communications
* Demonstrates effective listening skills
* Understands instructions
* Expresses himself clearly and effectively
* Seeks new ideas / opinions
* Delivers bad news with grace
Systems and Procedures
* Utilizes systematic tools
* Can establish self-monitoring systems
* Utilizes Plan, Do, Check, Act (PDCA)
Written Communications
* Writes to audience level
* Follows logical sequence
* Is clear and concise
* Gives accurate information
* Understands proper vocabulary and grammar
* Gets desired results
Information Systems and Reports
* Maintains accurate and complete documentation
* Analyzes data
* Conducts periodic assessment against expectations
Procurement
* Understands the various types of delivery
Organizational Awareness
* Involved in community
* Demonstrates corporate citizenship
* Promotes positive company image
Industry Knowledge
* Understands history and can identify growth patterns
* Understands competition's strengths and weaknesses
* Student of the industry
Resumes are submitted on a confidential basis. NO FEES to applicants. Thank you for inquiry.
Please send resume as a Microsoft Word or text attachment via the E-Mail link below. Personnel Services will be able to respond if our client company approves your resume.
Personnel Services, Inc.
301 N. Main, 340
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: 316-264-8111
Fax: 316-264-8187
Members of National Personnel Associates & First Interview Network with over 1500 Partner offices throughout the US, Canada, Europe and the World
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