Estimator - Atlanta, GA
Listed on 2026-02-22
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Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering
Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.
Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that include national general contracting concentrating in the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services;
Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions;
Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing.
At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!
The RoleThe Estimator develops accurate, timely and detailed cost estimates on architectural, electrical, civil/structural and mechanical disciplines by providing accurate quantity surveys and preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes and quote analysis.
Qualifications- 4+ years experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
- Experience with detailed fixed price estimates using RS Means, Bluebeam or other Unit Price Book software to produce detailed line item estimates
- Understanding of principles, methods, and techniques of Engineering
- Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
- Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
- Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial's core values
- Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
- Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to:
Microsoft Office suite, Pro Core, Adobe, and Blue Beam
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field highly desired
Responsibilities- Project Management: Attends pre-issuance site visits to determine existing conditions and client needs;
Assists in interpreting and analyzing project drawings and specifications, proposals and other documentation;
Works with project team to ensure they have all the proper documentation during each phase of the bidding process; - Estimating: Develops preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and basic quantity count;
Assists in preparing estimates for each project or delivery order based on Requests For Proposals, Statement of Work, technical specifications and drawings or sketches;
Supports the determination of the most cost-effective material that correspond to project drawings and specifications;
Reviews and verifies scope of work includes all necessary materials and supplies and excludes unnecessary items;
Assists in setting up bid sheets and summary sheets;
Identifies all work items on each job order and estimate quantities of each item;
Enters line items into Unit Price Book software using RS Means or other line item estimating tools;
Develops pricing for non-scheduled line items;
Contributes to meeting project performance metrics for timely completion of material takeoffs - Subcontractor Management: Arranges and coordinates subcontractor pre-proposal site visits;
Provides request to bid to subcontractors;
Helps with the assembly of bid packages and ensure delivery to subcontractors promptly;
Solicits detailed proposal information from at least 3 vendors and/or subcontractors with all supporting documentation on equipment, material and labor costs for materials or equipment not covered in an industry standard manual or for work to be performed by subcontractor;
Evaluates vendor and subcontractor proposals to confirm compliance with scope of work;
Negotiates delivery order subcontractor agreements based upon this information - Safety: Ensures compliance with Centennial's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)
- Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.
- Occasional travel may be required.
- Performance of the required job duties will be in an office environment along with visits to sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions.
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary
- The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk,…
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