Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Evaluating proposals/bid documents to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Evaluating contractual requirements, attending pre-bid meetings, and determining scope of work and potential conflicts.
• Preparing take-offs and budgets for labor/material/equipment pricing, performing labor production analysis, and determining general conditions and indirect job cost expenses.
• Assisting and leading the bid effort on behalf of the Owner, providing systems cost analysis, assisting with constructability reviews, and providing input to the project schedule analysis.
• Planning, preparing, executing, and presenting all cost models and milestone estimates throughout the various phases of design.
• Supporting the Estimating Team in the procurement of work and budgeting of projects
• Providing the design team with accurate cost information for Design-Build projects, ensuring that the project is on budget and on schedule.
• Coordinating the entire competitive bid process on projects as assigned.
• Working with the Project Managers in the procurement and buyout phases.
• Maintaining relationships with the local subcontractor community and negotiating with subcontractors/vendors on contracts and purchase agreements.

Job Requirements, Qualifications, Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, mathematics, finance or accounting, or related degree field.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to learn quickly and adapt to pressure situations.
• Understanding of basic math skills with general understanding of construction practices.
• Understanding of estimating software, including Microsoft Products, On-Screen Take-Off software, Blue Beam, Bid Software, and knowledge of BIM, Primavera, Assemble, and Autodesk (this can be learned on the job).
• Work well in team environment as well as demonstrating strong work ethics.
• Other preferred skills include creative problem solving, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as a positive, “can-do” attitude.

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