Responsibilities

• Reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting Contract Documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects. Also able to make assumptions based on experience with detailed plans are not provided and front end estimating is performed based on conceptual level designs.

• Able to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for earthwork, concrete work, and underground piping and drainage.

• Identifying bid qualifications, risks, and assumptions along with quantities and pricing.

• Ensuring estimates and proposals are performed in accordance with company practices and standards.

• Participating in estimate reviews and presentations to estimate lead and department leads.

• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors and suppliers throughout the pre-bid process, including solicitation of bids and constructability input.

• Manage comparisons between self-perform estimates and subcontractor quotes.

• Ability to Analyze Subcontractor and Material Quotes for responsiveness to the Estimate and Project requirements.

• Prequalification and Proposal assistance functions.

• Preparing value engineering solutions; including cost, schedule, and Owner benefits.

• Preparing responses to Request for Qualifications (RFQ's) and Request for Proposals (RFP's).

• Providing rough order of magnitude (ROM) estimates and phasing schedules.

Basic Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management with an emphasis in Electrical, Civil, Structural, Construction Management, Drafting or related fields is preferred but not required depending on experience, such as electrical estimating, electrical journeyman, or master electrician license.

• At least 5+ year(s) of experience in electrical estimating, preferably on transportation, industrial, water/wastewater, national monuments, and/or heavy civil related construction projects.

• Electrical estimating software experience (Accubid is a plus).

• Strong background in Excel as well as Construction Estimating Software.

• Candidates must possess a strong work ethic; good interpersonal skills; demonstrate good organization, verbal and written communication skills; excellent leadership skills.

• Can travel occasionally and act independently with little or no supervision and as a team player.

• Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.

• Work as a part of a large or small pursuit team and communicate effectively between departments and other staff members.

• Regular, reliable attendance.

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

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