Job Description:
Responsibilities
- Review project plans, requirements, and specifications
- Determine labor and equipment costs
- Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing - discuss and propose the most proper means and method
- Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks
- Understand project logistics and project schedule
- Prepare bid packages - 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, suppliers, and JV partners
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
- Perform estimations of Change Orders and claims
- Review and preparation of impacts in schedule estimations
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
- 5+ years' experience estimating heavy civil projects
- Advanced computer skills with estimating software - HCSS Heavy Bid
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation preferred
- Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
- Primavera P6 knowledge preferred
- Effective presentation skills
- Advanced Excel skills
