Purchasing Estimator

Were excited to share a new Purchasing Estimator position on behalf of our client!

This companys services include the construction of highways/bridges industrial facilities/factories data centers marine solar advanced industrial pipeline and water/wastewater facilities along with asphalt/concrete pavement and underground utilities.

This company offers stability companywide and personal investment and growth. There is a significant backlog of projects and plenty of opportunity longterm. They attract and retain the best technical talent in the field by offering exciting challenges topnotch quality and great rewards. Work with the best!

Job Description:

We are seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to service our transportation projects in Ohio and surrounding states. We are considering candidates to work out of our Westerville (OH) office. Cincinnati (OH) Elyria (OH) or Morgantown (WV) candidates will also be considered.

Position Summary

As a Purchasing Estimator you will prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for all work scopes performed by subcontractors and material vendors related to transportation pursuits across our work regions. With Kokosing you will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional and alternative contracting pursuits on multiple projects ranging from simple highway rehabilitation projects to some of the largest most complex megaprojects in the region.

Estimating and Purchasing Responsibilities

• Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and required content of estimates.
• Solicit material and subcontract pricing according to the needs of each project.
• Analyze and normalize quotes and enter pricing into estimating software.
• Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models including accurate information on historical prices from subcontractors suppliers and vendors.
• Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to ensure entire bid scope is properly accounted for.
• Identify risk items and develop plans to mitigate risk items.
• Identify Value Engineering concepts and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
• Assist in writing and reviewing subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.
• Coordinate with project operations as required to help resolve problems ensure quality of construction and maintain the project schedule.
• Formulate plans for meeting project diversity goals and implement plan on each bid pursuit.
• Solicit diversity participation and maintain outreach documentation to demonstrate good faith efforts toward diversity goals.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with vendor community and industry partners.
• Participate in owner contractor and industry events.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

Education and Experience

• Civil Engineering Industrial Management or construction related degree is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in estimating engineering or procurement roles involving heavy civil construction projects preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read and navigate engineering documentation and construction plans.
• Requires familiarity with construction and material specifications and standards.
• Understanding of construction contracts and terminology is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical life and disability insurance paid time off and a 401K plan.

evrecruit.io and our client is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected class.

Remote Work :

No