Estimator

Orion•Dallas, TX

17d

About The Position

The Estimator prepares estimates, takeoffs, and supporting information for project proposals, working closely with project teams to support successful bid proposals and awards for marine construction projects. The role supports Orion’s guiding beliefs and core values of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork, founded on Integrity. The Estimator investigates potential project sites with the job sponsor; prepares bid-item lists; conducts quantity surveys; solicits and gathers supplier and subcontractor quotations; and enters quote and survey information into the project management information system. The role organizes estimates and supporting materials for pre-bid review, leads discussions of individual bid items, assists in reviewing bid documents for risk, cost, and company capability, and prepares bid documents in worksheet form. It also helps establish construction sequencing and labor requirements, oversees preparation of man-hours and unit production, maintains vendor files, and coordinates timely, compliant quotations. The position participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives and is responsible for personal and workplace safety, following applicable laws and company policies, reporting violations, and stopping work when unsafe conditions are anticipated or observed. Other related administrative and technical duties may be assigned. Employees must protect confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information. The incumbent must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, use required personal protective equipment, identify critical issues and develop action plans with management, respond appropriately during emergencies, and evacuate the work area promptly when necessary. The position requires travel to potential project areas and a current passport.

Requirements

At least five years of estimating experience in concrete construction or a related industry.
Ability to travel to potential project areas.
Ability to maintain a current passport.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment.
Ability to identify critical issues and formulate action plans with all levels of management, including corporate.
Ability to remain calm during emergencies, respond appropriately as circumstances and management direction require, and evacuate the work area in a timely manner.
Must observe and fulfill safety responsibilities and actively contribute to maintaining a safe workplace.
Must maintain confidentiality of company information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
Familiarity with project estimating, concrete construction materials, procurement, construction estimating, scheduling, project tracking software, cost control, project standards, and Safety and Environmental Compliance.

Responsibilities

Prepare estimates, takeoffs, and information required for project proposals.
Work with project teams to support the bid estimation, proposal, and award process for marine construction projects.
Investigate potential project sites with the job sponsor.
Prepare bid-item lists for review by the Project Management Team.
Conduct quantity surveys to establish a basis for cost estimates and pricing.
Contact material suppliers and subcontractors to solicit quotations for bid items.
Collect quotations and enter quote and survey information into the project management information system.
Organize estimates, quotations, notes, plans, and related information for final pre-bid review, and lead discussion of individual bid items.
Assist in reviewing and analyzing bid documents for project risk, cost, and company capability.
Prepare bid documents and arrange them in worksheet form.
Assist in establishing construction sequencing, labor requirements, and productivity.
Supervise preparation of man-hours and unit production for project items.
Maintain and update vendor files for construction materials and subcontractors.
Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain timely quotations that comply with the bid form and plan specifications.
Participate in Safety and Environmental initiatives to support regulatory compliance and improve company programs.
Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of coworkers and others encountered at work.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures, and promptly report violations.
Perform other related administrative and technical duties as assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
Maintain confidentiality of company confidential, proprietary, and trade-secret information.
Use required personal protective equipment and respond appropriately to emergency situations, including timely evacuation when required.

Benefits

Excellent compensation and benefits package.
Medical insurance, including prescription drugs.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Plan.
401(k) retirement plan.
Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, holidays, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
Pre-tax health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Career growth and development.