We are currently adding to our estimating group. The estimator is responsible for the management of all estimates related to the activities on a project. This includes leading the estimate during the project development phase, planning the estimate efforts, interfacing with estimate team members, working with subcontractors for piecing inputs, estimating consolidation to final cost, leading the estimate conformance at award, and supporting change orders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-contract estimate development
Understand contract requirements
Working with safety, engineering, procurement, traffic, QA/QC, and construction
Develop the estimate plan in accordance with the execution and sales strategy
Lead estimate kick off meeting
Setup and maintain estimate files
Ensure the estimate follows the request for quote, and sales strategy.
Communicate with subcontractors to receive quotations for their requested scope along with development of an accurate bid tab for use in the selection process
Ensure that the estimate efforts occur in a proper sequence, within the scheduled period
Responsible for ensuring that the estimate is complete, correct, and accurate
Generate or assist with the proposal development.
Lead internal estimate reviews
Communicate basis of estimate to the project team
Conform estimate to "As Sold" Contract Requirements
Assist with change order estimates
Salary is negotiable
Competencies:
Strong analytical skills
Detail oriented
Excellent organization skills
Good interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Fast-Paced environment and often demanding deadlines
Minimum Qualifications:
5-7 years of related work experience, preferably tank knowledge and experience
Experience reading plans, specifications, and terms & conditions
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Project
Preferences:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Previous Industry experience
On-site experience in related construction
Bilingual (Spanish)
API 653, API 620, API 650, Section VIII, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural knowledge are all pluses