Estimator

Flatiron Construction Corp

57d

About The Position

Overview Do you have a collaborative mindset and strong prioritization skills? As an experienced Estimator, you will play a crucial role in preparing project estimates by analyzing specifications and contract plans to ensure cost-effective quantities and construction methods align with pursuit, schedule and price goals. Bring your diverse ideas to build stronger, more resilient communities. The Estimator will support and work with preconstruction/ business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements, and specifications. The Estimator shall perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects and have extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles. Apply now and transform your career with us. What you will be doing • Prepare detailed electrical change order estimates for scope changes directed by the Owner.• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications. • Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and design changes to quantify impacts.• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate. • Determine labor and equipment costs. • Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing. • Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks. • Understand project logistics and project schedule. • Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids. • Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team. • Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.) • Perform certain post-bid buyouts. • Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers. • Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering or Architecture
1-3 years experience estimating heavy civil projects
Advanced computer skills with estimating
Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating change orders.
Strong understanding of electrical systems for rail, transit, or heavy civil projects preferred.
Software – HCSS Heavy Bid
Advanced computers skills with MS Office

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
Prioritize workload and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed electrical change order estimates for scope changes directed by the Owner.
Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
Interpret electrical drawings, specifications, and design changes to quantify impacts.
Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
Determine labor and equipment costs.
Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
Understand project logistics and project schedule.
Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.