Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Review and understand the bid documents published by the client
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
• Use estimating procedures and policies
• Conduct a pre-job checklist and define scope of work
• Coordinate disciplines amongst the estimating team
• Perform multiple types of quantity take-off
• Prepare project bid schedule
• Promote interaction with estimating team by brainstorming constructability of project, maximizing creativity, analyzing production rates, and maximizing indirect costs to reduce duration.
• Prepare technical and commercial approach to proposal cost
• Ensure contract T&Cs are reviewed by appropriate counsel for exceptions or comments.
• Assist others as needed

Qualifications

General

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Construction Management or related field of study.  Degree is preferred but not required 
• 5-8 years of estimating experience in heavy industrial construction or 10 years combined field and project estimating experience
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

• Knowledge and ability to use and comprehend advanced math and complete calculations
• Work at various tempos; ability to maintain concentration amid distractions

Physical

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed