Estimator at PRS Holdings Inc. – Jurupa Valley, California

Pavement Recycling Systems is the Western United States premier provider of Recycling Solutions to reclaim, preserve, and rehabilitate pavement at any stage. Becoming a team member of PRS introduces you to a unique culture of employee ownership and empowerment to grow and succeed in your career. We create an environment in which all employees develop and contribute to their full potential and we recognize and reward outstanding results.

As an Estimator you will prepare estimates and oversee the life cycle management, financial management and close out of a project to ensure completion to customer requirements within set deadlines.

Primary Responsibilities

Estimating

• Acquires understanding of the requirements of the project/program at hand
• Selects metrics to produce valid estimates
• Prepares construction budget by studying home plans, updating specifications, and identifying/projecting costs for each evaluation
• Communicates with trade partners and team members regarding new and current projects
• Prepares estimates and purchase orders in detail for all products
• Visits sites to gather essential information
• Ensures timely completion of estimates
• Manages bid pricing from all vendors
• Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Prepare detailed reports for bids for submission to appropriate parties
• Establishes and maintains working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Project Management:

• Manages all aspects of the assigned project, including production, invoicing, budget, and client relations; to ensure compliance with the project contract
• Develops and manages schedule, change orders, project procedures, and equipment resources needed to complete accurate and timely project production
• Develops and manages the project manpower and milestones for each phase of production, ensuring the accurate and timely completion of project objectives
• Engages with all relevant stakeholders proactively, including business partners, general contractors, customers and regulatory bodies that will have influence over project success
• Coordinates with operations team to identify project risk and negotiate change orders with relevant stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective project production
• Where relevant, presents monthly project reports to the senior leadership team
• Supports and promotes project safety by ensuring compliance with the project safety program and required owner safety policies. Reviews weekly safety reports and participates in monthly safety review meetings with project personnel
• Reviews and approves manpower and equipment needs for efficient and effective project production
• Negotiates dispute and provides resolutions with the relevant stakeholders
• Provides input on equipment procurement methods and contracts to ensure efficient and effective project production
• Leads project closeout procedures, finalizing contract paperwork, obtaining retainages and working with management to resolve any project claims. Leads project debrief cycle to review all aspects of project work and completion
• Maintains knowledge of Company’s values and strategic plan
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrate flexibility to effectively deal with changing priorities and timelines through analytical problem solving
• Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• Display superior written, oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and integrity, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• Ability to analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions
• Ability to make quick decisions and commit to a clear course of action
• Proven knowledge and ability to analyze and interpret financial documentation to identify and mitigate project risk
• Ability to identify key issues and relationships relevant to achieving long range goals or vision
• Strong, inherent ability and drive to negotiate terms of agreement for project work, budget and fund recovery in the project’s best interest
• Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
• Proven experience as a construction estimator
• Basic understanding of accounting and project management concepts
• Deep understanding of research methodology, data analysis and estimation metrics
• Comfortable with numbers and technology
• Excellent knowledge of bid software
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Well-organized
• Valid CA Driver License and good driving record

Education and/or Experience

• 3+ years as an estimator working on Civil and/or Construction projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, construction science or related field or equivalent work experience
• Able to read architectural plans and develop cost estimates
• Knowledge and efficiency in the following Software: Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Takeoff Software
• Strong understanding of commercial construction
• Must have good business written and oral communication skills and effective listening skills
• Must be fluent in English
• Strong customer service skills
• Able to multi-task and meet strict deadlines

Why Join

• ESOP Retirement Benefits are extended to all employees with participation after one year of service. A typical discretionary annual company contribution can range from 10% to 15% of your annual salary.
• 401K Retirement Benefits are extended to all Non-union employees.
• Health, Dental, and Vision as well as other supplemental health insurance.
• PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Opportunities for career advancement
• On the job training provided to all employees
• Work for an industry leader in various disciplines and markets

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

We are an equal opportunity employer and give consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.