Estimator/Project Controls

Crux Subsurface, a subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc. (NYSE: PWR), is a geotechnical drilling company merging innovation with experience to consistently provide accurate data and efficient, constructible solutions to projects of any size.

Our multidisciplinary team combines the expertise of structural and geotechnical engineers with experienced drillers, construction managers, geologists, and quality management specialists.

Scheduling:

• Develop, update, and maintain resource loaded project schedules. Organize and document project planning sessions.
• Merge project engineering and procurement with construction and commissioning schedules then maintain throughout the job.
• Assist the project in compiling and management the short term schedule development and reporting (90 day, 3 week and 1 week look ahead schedules).

Reporting:

• Develop and publish monthly deliverable curves and graphs.
• Develop and maintain budget and cost reports, earned value analyses, and resource planning and allocation.
• Perform weekly financial review; notify project management of necessary corrective actions.
• Produce monthly progress report to include reporting on schedule and cost progress, trends and forecasts.
• Complete progress and quantity audits to validate reported progress.

PM and Project Support:

• Analyze project controls data to assist project manager in directing project activities. Assist in the tracking of project change orders and development of projections.
• Complete time impact analyses and support contract management in resolution to impacts.
• Assist project managers with development of project procedures.
• Assist in developing projections for projects.
• Coordinate resources necessary to commence the project, including:
• Construction materials.
• Engineering submittals and acceptance.
• Subcontractors.
• Communication with Project Management about Crux resource assumptions.
• Travel to jobsites to participate in project status updates as necessary.
• Work with Project Management on project close-out, final submittals, and customer feedback.

Estimating:

• Review and prepare project proposals, including cost estimating, preliminary schedules, resource planning, engineering reviews, vendor and subcontractor solicitations, qualification assumptions and required submittals.
• Perform take-off and entry on estimates into company software.
• Prepare information for transition from estimating to construction.
• Collaborate with project management and engineering through the stages of bid preparation.
• Perform analysis of historical data and best means and methods procedures.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with contract/subcontract compliance issues.
• Coordinate with project managers, operations management, accounting, and subconsultants.
• Maintain communications on all projects, estimates and inquiries.
• Explore new project opportunities to determine if Crux's unique capabilities provide a competitive advantage and allow us to meet our financial performance objective. Maintain Project Controls Documents, and communicate to project and executive management. Communicate to customer as necessary.
• Provide analysis and feedback regarding project closeout information to the business development department.

Other duties as requested.

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• Two (2) or more years' experience performing estimating/controls in a Construction environment, EPC and/or cost-based estimating in foundation construction experience preferrred.
• Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated history of customer interaction and contract negotiations.
• Prior experience with construction bidding/estimating software, HeavyBid preferred.
• Prior experience with Primavera P6 experience preferred. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.