Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Job Summary

Strawser Construction Inc., a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides pavement preservation solutions for public infrastructure and private clients. We are currently looking for an Estimator. Reporting to the Chief Estimator, an Estimator coordinates road construction projects within tight time frames and budgets, ensuring adherence to project specifications.

• Research, track, and solicit bid advertisements and bid invitations.
• Prepare preliminary estimates using best practices for entering bid into HCSS.
• Review bid specification data and requirements and plan bid preparation and submission.
• Serve as primary liaison with the client during bid evaluation process and before project start.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as required.
• Collect bid documents for target projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with prime contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Analyze documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Review constructability/production analysis of bid documents.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction operations to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Develop estimates from various types of bid documents and their key components including components such as bonding, insurance, indemnification, and damage clauses.
• Ensure that any applicable federal/state prevailing wage rates guidelines are considered, monitored, implemented, and maintained per project bid requirements.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Previous knowledge of Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, and JDE Edwards is a plus.
• Basic understanding of economics and accounting.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Bachelor’s degree – Engineering, Construction Management or similar technical training/experience preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in project cost estimating or in a similar capacity.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please  to view the EEO document.

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