Estimator - Salina

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13681185 Job ID: 529424 APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt-grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times. If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team. Elevate Your CareerShape the Future of Paving Projects Are you a driven, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering world-class infrastructure solutions? Do you thrive on transforming visions into reality, guiding complex projects from concept to completion, and building lasting client relationships? If so, we invite you to join our team as a Commercial Paving Project Manager & Estimatora role designed for high achievers eager to grow, innovate, and leave a mark on the built environment. Position Overview This is not just a jobits an opportunity to become a strategic leader at the intersection of project management, estimation, and client engagement. As our Commercial Paving Project Manager & Estimator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the success of our projects, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initial bid to project closeout. Youll be empowered to analyze sites, review blueprints and specifications, develop comprehensive cost estimates, and manage every component necessary for seamless project delivery. This is a highly skilled position, ideal for experienced professionals who aspire to elevate their craft, drive business growth, and inspire teams. Key Responsibilities Strategic Analysis & Estimation: Dive deep into blueprints, specifications, proposals, and site conditions to define the full scope of work. Prepare accurate takeoffs and quantify requirements for materials, equipment, labor, and production. Hands-On Estimating: Create detailed estimates for self-performed work, ensuring precision and clarity in every bid. Business Development: Actively cultivate and expand our customer base, leveraging your sales acumen to initiate new opportunities and build enduring relationships. Bid Management: Proactively seek out bid opportunities through established networks. Prepare winning bid packages, analyze subcontractor quotes for projects of varying sizes and complexity. Multitasking Excellence: Efficiently manage and bid multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating superior organizational and time management skills. Collaborative Consultation: Engage with clients, vendors, the Lead Estimator, and other stakeholders to discuss project requirements, refine estimates, and present compelling proposals. Site Engagement: Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, update schedules, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate resources with the Construction Managerensuring project milestones are met and exceeded. Project Leadership: Oversee all contracted projects, champion safety practices, develop and update schedules, assist forepersons with payroll and progress reporting, and generate monthly billings. Financial Oversight: Review job costs on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, working closely with commercial crews to optimize performance, manage and price change orders, and oversee subcontractors and vendors. Customer Satisfaction: Foste r open communication with owners and/or prime contractors, ensuring their needs are understood and exceeded throughout the project lifecycle. Continuous Improvement: Assess job progress and production versus estimates, collaborating with the Lead Estimator and others to identify opportunities for enhancement. Team Support: Assist the Lead Estimator on additional projects, field measurements, mileage assessments, and material sourcing as needed. Technical Proficiency: Utilize advanced software tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, HCSS Heavy Bid, ViewPoint, Primavera, and Trimble, maintaining up-to-date capabilities in technology-driven project management. Teamwork & Leadership: Contribute to a collaborative, high-performance team environment, providing strong leadership and support to colleagues and stakeholders. Adaptability: Tackle other duties assigned by supervisors, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to the organizations goals.