We are seeking an experienced Estimator to perform miscellaneous estimating duties to assist estimating staff in preparation of project estimates.

Responsibilities:

• Attend estimating meetings.
• Exercise judgment to procure plans and specifications.
• Solicit sub-contractor pricing and copy/send bid information as required.
• Solicit material pricing and copy/send bid information as required.
• Perform quantity take-offs. • Determine equipment needs and solicit pricing.
• Determine production rates and calculate corresponding labor estimates.
• Develop proposals for private estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Meet with project owners to review job conditions for private estimates.
• Analyze sub-contractor quotes prior to bid & recommend selection.
• Manage bid close for assigned estimates & deliver bids.
• Post bid results and communicate results to subcontractors as necessary.
• Manage sub-contractor & supplier database.
• Attend in-house pre-construction meetings as required.
• Attend seminars and training programs.
• Build and enhance relationships with customers and manufacturer-suppliers
• Develop & maintain effective communications with internal & external customers.
• Perform assigned Special projects.
• Perform complete review of contract documents for designated projects.
• Set-up spreadsheet template for designated projects.
• Delegate estimating tasks to various staff members. Perform and/or delegate quantity take-offs on various selected trade work (private and public works projects).
• Develop trade list and sub-contractor solicitation list.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or BA degree from an accredited college.
• Experience as an Estimator in hard-bid cost estimating, pre-construction budgeting, constructability analysis and value engineering.
• Concrete and/or Heavy Civil Construction Background
• Computer literate in Excel, Word, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to read and analyze construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to work in pressure environment and to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge in the general construction industry.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.