Estimator at Dragados USA in Scottsdale, Arizona

Job Description:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.


• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.


• Determine labor and equipment costs.


• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.


• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.


• Understand project logistics and project schedule.


• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.


• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.


• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)


• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.


• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.


• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer - and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture


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  5-10 years experience estimating heavy civil projects including highways and bridgework
  


• Advanced computer skills with estimating software - HCSS Heavy Bid


• Advanced computers skills with MS Office


• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable


• Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles


• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects


• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.


• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands


• Excellent written an oral communicator.