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PURPOSE The purpose of this role is to provide efficient and effective technical and administrative support for the Estimating function. Specifically, this role provides accurate and timely quantity take-offs, calculations, material control, bid deliveries, and other technical and administrative duties as assigned. FOCUS AND SCOPE: Essential duties and responsibilities, i.e. those which are basic, necessary, and an integral part of the job, are indicated below.
Actively supports estimating goals and objectives through completing technical/ administrative projects on time and accurately, providing ongoing support, and proactively resolving challenges and issues.
Collaborates across departments and supports consistent technical practices and administrative procedures.
Provides essential assistance in the preparation of project proposals through:
Interpreting construction project designs and drawings to calculate material quantity requirements (i.e. take-offs) for one or more disciplines (earthwork volumes, underground utilities, material, and topside improvements).
Researching historical data used in estimating function and compiling relevant data for uses in bid proposal estimates.
Contributes to the smooth operation of the Estimating function through day-to-day activities such as picking up plans, delivering bids, making copies, and archiving plans.
Checks bid proposal forms for accuracy.
Performing clerical duties such as setting up and maintaining department files for inclusion in bid proposals. Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures.
Provides support and assistance, as needed and during peak times, such as helping with GPS modeling.
Builds and maintains positive working relationships with internal and external customers including maintaining a favorable impression of the company with external customers through professional and courteous interactions.
Gathers feedback and continuously makes improvements to work processes, practices, and equipment.
Assists in achieving a zero injury culture through supporting safety programs and actively participating in appropriate safety meetings and training sessions to maintain a safe, healthy work environment and meet corporate safety standards.
Completes internal administrative organization and documentation, including project logs, files, records and reports pertaining to Engineering Services function.
RELATIONSHIPS, QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND COMPETENCIES: KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Reports To:
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ROLE QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Education:
Experience and Industry Expertise:
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EQUIPMENT USED, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, and WORK ENVIRONEMENT:
Equipment Used: General office equipment, telephone, automobile, personal protective equipment (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection) when visiting plants.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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.
Physical: Sitting for long periods of time working on the computer or attending meetings. Job site visits require walking on uneven ground, steep slopes, and exposure to extreme temperature and/or humidity. Some lifting of materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment: Typical office environment with adequate temperatures and lighting, low levels of noise. Demands of meeting tight deadlines. Exposed to the conditions of job sites which can include loud noise, dust, fumes, and extreme weather conditions prevalent at the time. May work various hours, including early mornings, dusk or evenings.
Employer Disclosure Statement The above statements and job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed within this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and tasks. Other similar or additional duties are performed as assigned. Notices Please note: Teichert and its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Teichert is an E-Verify company. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the company. If you are an applicant with a disability, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Notice to Staffing Agencies Teichert, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Teichert") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Teichert, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Teichert mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Teichert employees, or to Teichert's resume database will be considered Teichert property. Teichert will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Teichert will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Teichert's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Teichert will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Teichert's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Teichert employee is authorized to bind Teichert to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.
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