Estimator- Excavating

Location

Lancaster, PA | United States

Job description

Estimator - Excavating Experience

Horst Excavating is looking for a detail oriented Estimator with excavating experience to help grow the company to the next level.

Who we are :

The Horst Group consists of 5 separate entities, Horst Insurance, Horst Property Management, Horst Cottages, Horst Excavating and Horst Construction. This position will work solely for Horst Excavating.

Horst Excavating has been in business for over 60 years. Our award-winning team's vision is to continually expand our site development business through customer-centered quality work. For us, it is more than just earthwork. Based out of Lancaster, PA most of our projects are within a 75 mile radius of the main office, however we do provide commercial excavating services throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The markets we serve include senior living, education, industrial, manufacturing, religious, performing arts, and various other commercial endeavors.

Horst Excavating knows that its people are its most important resource. We look for individuals who are self-motivated and thrive in a dynamic work environment. Team members are treated as professionals and are expected to get their job done with minimal oversight. We also place a high emphasis on "Quality of Life". It is important to us that our employees have a good work/life balance.

Excavating Estimator Responsibilities

Apply your analytical skills to calculate accurate pricing on competitive bid and design/build and negotiated projects involving earth moving and utility installation.

Estimator Analytical Skills Expectations:

As a crucial part of Horst Excavating's Estimating team, you'll be expected to perform the following with the highest degree of precision and proficiency:

• Review project plans, specification and contract documents.
• Prepare estimates for each phase of the design/build process as well as for negotiated or competitive bids.
• Define scope of work for various trades to include any self-perform portions of the project.
• Contribute value engineering options.
• Review scope form various proposals and determine completeness and best price.
• Collaborate with Project Manager during pre-bid and post-bid process regarding selection of subcontractors, schedule, strategy, and buyout.
• Prepare subcontractor/supplier bid list, including research and references for vendors in locations outside of usual (local) work area. Adds new subcontractors to reference list.
• Review projects with Project Manager during excavation to verify labor production and learn from any problems encountered.
• Complete quantity surveys and takeoffs of self-performed work and establishes production rates.
• Prepare and execute estimates for change orders.
• Verify licensing and any additional requirements.
• Enter the original or alternate estimates and rates into project management software.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or equivalent experience required.
• Two to three years of specialized experience in excavating required.
• One to two years of estimating experience required.
• Must demonstrate advanced proficiency in use of current estimating software (specifically HCSS Heavy Bid) and on-screen take-off.
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints, specifications and contract documents

Excellent Benefits

• Affordable and customizable Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Generous 401K match and profit sharing plan
• Employer covered Identity Fraud Protection
• Generous Vacation Policy
• Paid holidays / Paid sick days
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral Bonus

If you are interested in joining an established commercial excavating firm with a long-standing reputation for quality work and dependability, submit your application and resume today.

Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Horst Group is an EEO employer and maintains a drug free work place.

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