The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing project plans and specifications for special requirements and conditions in order to produce a complete estimate for assigned projects of small to medium size and intermediate complexity.
Main Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary estimates using best practices for entering bid into HCSS
- Upload bid items for proper bidding in HCSS
- Support estimating team by preparing job specific narratives as required for proposals
- Deliver bid proposal submit in timely manner per owners criteria
- Support admin team on GFE outreach as required
- Perform detailed takeoff on all area and count items
- Attend prebid meeting as required
- Collect bid documents for target projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Ability to comprehend project plans and specifications
- Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills combined with previous knowledge of Heavy Bid Heavy Job and JDE Edwards
- Excellent math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Experience with JDE Enterprise Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software
- Must have the ability to work well with all levels of the organization
- Must possess a mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes
- Previous knowledge of construction labor and equipment practices and production
- Previous knowledge of engineering and space relationship
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Access
- Strong tendency to take initiative
Education and Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
- Minimum of 5 years previous experience in estimating cost control and/or engineering related experience
- Clean Driving Record
Remote Work :
No