Head Estimator-Alternate Products (Req #: 492)

Company: Peckham Industries
Location: Hudson Falls
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Peckham Industries

Location: Hudson Falls, NYSalary Interval: Full TimeDate Posted: 01/10/2023 About Us: Family by Choice Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our "family by choice" philosophy delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components. Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary: The Head Estimator/ Sr. Project Manager is responsible for oversight of the estimating process for all projects. They will perform extensive market analysis, review past performances, and analyze the historical cost for projects. Lead and mentor a team of estimators/ project managers while reinforcing our company mission statement and corporate values. Develop and implement processes and procedures for estimating and project management functions. Estimate and manage large DOT projects in their entirety. They will develop and manage budgets across multiple projects while focusing on efficiency. Essential Functions:

• Ownership and Caring. Lead and mentor a team of estimators/ project managers to drive results and to reinforce our company mission statement and corporate values.
• Conduct Extensive market analysis to spot trends and opportunities for success.
• Review plans and specifications to accurately define the scope of a project and construct a competitive market bid. Identify areas of risk on a project and the magnitude.
• Review the contract documents and provide all correspondence and submittals necessary to the EIC
• Perform quantity take-offs
• Mastery. Assign estimating responsibilities for each project and review all estimates for accuracy.
• Committed to serve. Plan, schedule, and coordinate field operations and administrative work across multiple projects at once while continuously seeking to improve efficiency.
• Results Matter. Prepare and track budgets across multiple projects, actively perform cost analysis, oversee all project financials at a job cost level, and review all bills to ensure the correct quantities. Requirements, Education, and Experience:
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, preferred.
• 5+ Years of experience in Asphalt Paving/ Heavy Highway construction estimating and project management
• A record of successfully estimating and managing projects between $400k and $4M
• Proficient in NYSDOT and VAOT Standard Specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project
• Proficient verbal and written English
• Legal right to work in the U.S. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Travel: This position may require up to 40% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout New York and New England based on the needs of the business. Work Environment/Physical Demands: This is mostly sedentary outside of traveling to construction sites. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. The job will require frequent traveling in the field and various construction sites. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bend or stand as necessary. Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact .
  
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