Job Details
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- CDL B
- Communication skills
- Contracts
- Microsoft Excel
- Typing
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Job Description
Who we are:
Gunnison Company, located in Atlanta, GA, is an industry-leading provider of tree and vegetation management services for a growing list of sectors including utility, industrial, government/DOT, residential, and commercial. We offer state-of-the-art solutions across twenty states throughout the Southeast and the Eastern Seaboard.
We Offer:
Career advancement
Competitive pay
Health/dental/vision
Long term/short term disability
401k w/4% match
Continuous training
Premium pay for industry certifications and licenses
CDL class A-B, ISA, CTSP, OSHA 30,
Vacation and Paid time off
Job Responsibilities:
Must be open/available for 100% travel.
Prepare complete cost estimates for Fixed Fee Utility, Capital, DOT, and Unit work for ROW project bids. Fully understand the “Gunnison Estimating Process” and a thorough understanding of all bid templates.
Work with Ops Support to staff and train local estimators.
Conduct Training classes at all locations.
Perform field take offs/evaluations for estimate preparation.
Establish a production schedule to forecast labor and equipment for estimate including milestones, shutdowns, etc.
Schedule and attend field walk-downs with customer, subcontractor, and construction personnel to understand and determine job requirements.
Understand and evaluate job related documentation.
Participate in estimate review process with internal and external customers.
Assist utility personnel throughout the project life cycle in tracking and understanding basis of cost estimate.
Assist in the preparation and submission of change orders.
Perform post job completion analysis.
Works directly with Operations to ensure inspections and audits are conducted on a continuing basis to meet specifications.
Thorough understanding of trimming specifications and quality expectations for all contracts before auditing.
Assists in audit support for underperforming areas.
Compiles and maintain audit inspection results to identify trends and initiates discussions with operations.
Assists in data analysis, data trending from audit inspections.
Implement QA/QC meeting discussions with Operations.
Prepare and administer an inspection schedule.
Complete “Cost to Complete” audits.
Participate in equipment need discussions with operations after audit for completion.
Validate most productive and safest trimming methods are utilized.
Involved with serious customer complaints in order for to find the best resolution.
Position Requirements:
Technical Skills:
Strong understanding of vegetation Management industry practices, processes, and standards.
Proficient knowledge of vegetation crew labor and equipment limits and capabilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, scheduling, and database applications.
Behavioral Skills:
Demonstrate a motivation to provide fast, accurate and complete customer service at all times to all employees and management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material.
Strong interpersonal skills such as tact and diplomacy.
Ability to apply organizational skills when given a project; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
Use resources effectively to generate solutions; take initiative when resolving problems.
Must be willing and able to be a self-starter, aligning daily efforts with accomplishment of key company initiatives and objectives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and tact.
Collaborative, ability to foster trusting relationships with colleagues and clients.
Effective communication and influencing.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently, Spanish a plus.
Physical Requirements:
May work in an office environment and/or on the project site.
Ability to physically climb stairs, balance on scaffolding, work at height and work in excessive heat and/or cold environments due to site visits.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to type on a keyboard
Must be able to pass background check and drug test
Must have a valid driver’s license
Education:
Bachelor’ s degree or equivalent experience considered at the discretion of management.
Rate of Pay:
Salary of $85K Yearly +
Rate of pay is dependent upon experience.