Estimators, Construction, Estimator

Job Description

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Estimator role in Washougal, WA. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process.

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

• Experience working in heavy civil/marine construction with at least ten years of combined construction and estimating experience
• HCSS Heavy Bid experience a plus
• Working knowledge of standard marine and heavy civil construction practices
• Experience in estimating projects with values up to $50 million
• Experience working on Joint Venture pursuits a plus
• Experience working on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract projects a plus

• Working knowledge of standard marine construction practices
• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, P6, and AutoCAD
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to contribute to proposal preparation
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently. Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions
• Ability to work achieve required deadlines

• Formulates and leads project estimates/proposals to ensure a quality, accurate and timely submission. This includes working closely with current team of estimators and project managers to provide turnkey cost estimates.
• Develops project work plans, schedules, and submittals.
• Leads bid kick-off and board review meetings.
• Performs material take-offs, organizes pre-bid data, researches past costs, and develops construction sequence.
• Coordinates and cultivates strong business relationships with vendors and sub-contractors.
• Performs site visits and investigations as needed.
• Produces pre-bid construction schedules.
• Attends pre-job job meetings.
• Conducts constructability studies.
• Presents estimate quantities, rationale, and scheme to management during bid reviews.
• Organizes and conducts handoff of project to operations if project awarded.
• Attends and is an active participant in weekly job progress meetings with operations, accounting, and field staff.
• Leads project hand-off meetings with key operational staff.
• Identifies project risks and potential contingencies.
• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and contents of estimate.
• Performs additional assignments per Management’s direction.
• Collaborates with other Ballard managers to determine win strategies for bids.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions
• Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.)
• Will travel on land, water, and aircraft
• Will sit and stand for several hours at a time
• Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time

• Competitive hourly wage. $130,000 DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• The chance to contribute to a company that values precision, innovation, and community.