Estimator, Engineering, Civil Engineering

Overview

Essential Job Functions:

Tracking projects for prospective bidding and acquiring bid documents. Review and interpretation of Bid documents, including drawings, specifications and other contract documents; as required, to facilitate preparation of detailed labor and materials estimates and proposal/scope. Coordinate with all in-house company departments including engineering, purchasing, production, hauling and field operations, as required to prepare estimates. Coordination with subcontractors and vendors as required to prepare bids.

Preparation of detailed labor & materials estimates. Preparation of detailed Bid Proposals. Review completed estimates & proposals with supervisor prior to bid. Reporting and documentation of all correspondence both inside and outside of company. Participate in negotiation of contract specific scope & secure signed contract.

• BA degree in Construction, Architecture or Structural Engineering with a minimum five (5) years of experience in the precast prestressed concrete industry.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills both written and oral.
• Strong understanding of architectural and structural engineering concepts associated with precast prestressed concrete construction.
• Excellent computer skills; including mastery of Excel and Lotus spreadsheet programs as well as Microsoft Word & Project.
• Familiarity with Auto Cad & BIM modeling software a plus.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Personal transportation for travel within Northeast U.S. as well as travel to Main Office in Connecticut as required.

• Good working knowledge of construction means & methods for large commercial construction building projects.
• Preparation of conceptual budget estimates and proposals.
• Participation in preparation of forecasts and reports.
• Knowledge of precast bridge construction.