Martin Brothers Construction, is looking for a Take-Off Engineer who is motivated and team orientated, to help support a estimating team on a wide variety of Heavy Civil projects throughout Northern California.
The Take-Off Engineer works closely with the estimating team to ensure success within the department as it relates to all estimating assignments associated with part production cost, print details, third-party outsourcing, and supplier RFQ (Request for Quote) responses. This person will assist senior estimators in obtaining the necessary information in order to generate and send quotes to customers in a timely fashion.
Responsibilities:
- Perform quantity take‐offs and manage scope and statements.
- Attend estimating meetings.
- Assist with affirmative action good faith efforts as required.
- Make phone calls as required to obtain bidding status of Primes and subcontractors prior to bid day.
- Meet with project owners and/or Senior Estimators to review job conditions for estimates.
- Solicit sub‐contractor and material pricing and copy/send bid information as required.
- Assist staff in determining equipment needs, solicit pricing, and calculating labor estimates.
- Attend pre‐bid meetings.
- Assist in review of subcontractor quotes prior to bid.
- Assist Coordinator with bid day preparation, delivering bids, and posting bid results and communicating results to subcontractors as necessary.
- Assist with sub‐contractor and supplier database management.
- Assist with updating material and subcontractor sources.
- Attend in‐house pre‐construction meetings, seminars, and training programs.
- Enhance relationships with customers and manufacturer‐suppliers.
- Maintain effective communications with internal & external customers.
- Professional demeanor, appearance and attitude.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Industry experience in public works, Federal construction and sitework construction
- BS or BA degree preferably in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited college.
- Minimum two years’ experience in Earthwork, Concrete and Utility takeoff.
- Experience in utilizing HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Trimble, Agtek, Auto/CAD and other drafting tools preferred.
- Ability to read plans and specifications preferred but not required.
- Must have math skills; multiplication, division, percentages, fractions, conversion of units of measure.
- Computer skills; Web navigation, document scanning, typing, Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Office application competency.
- We use HCSS, and Viewpoint software program and training will be provided for this software.
- Effective and professional communication skills-verbal and written.
- Detail oriented, ability to multitask, and have flexibility.
- Time management skills, prioritize responsibilities. Work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle stressful situations such as heavy/varying workload and order accuracy.
- Logical troubleshooting skills.
Physical Demands:
- 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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
- The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers; and reach with hands and arms.
- Able to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
Benefits: Medical and Dental Plans Health Care, 401(k) Plan with company match, profit sharing, Bonus, Paid Time Off Program, Competitive Compensation Package
Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Martin Brothers Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $36.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Sacramento, CA 95826 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sacramento, CA 95826: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
