Estimator

BROUSSARD BROTHERS INC•Abbeville, LA

25d

About The Position

The Estimator develops pricing for assigned bid invitations in accordance with their scope, specifications, and customer-specific requirements. After a project is awarded to BBI, the Estimator participates in hand-over and pre-job meetings to ensure the project team understands the work as bid. The role may also assist with entering project budgets into Sage Contractor, reconcile bid drawings with AFC drawings, prepare change orders, and attend bid showings as required. The Estimator is expected to support Broussard Brothers’ Safety First culture through visible leadership, proactive safety practices, adherence to HSE policies and applicable regulatory and client requirements, and stopping work when an unsafe condition is anticipated or observed.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Project Management or Estimating experience in a construction-related business.
At least 5 years of cost estimating experience in marine construction, pipeline construction, pipeline removal, bulkhead construction (wood and steel), platform removal, decommissioning, dredging, and rock pad installation.
Bachelor’s technical degree required; Construction Management and/or Engineering preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work both individually and in groups to meet goals and develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers and team members.

Responsibilities

Develop pricing for assigned bid invitations in accordance with scope, specifications, and customer special requirements.
Participate in a hand-over meeting with the assigned Project Manager and Estimating Manager after a job is awarded to ensure understanding of the work as bid.
Participate in pre-job meetings with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Operations Manager, applicable Division Manager, and other pertinent personnel.
Assist the Projects Administrator with entering budgets into Sage Contractor when necessary.
Reconcile bid drawings to AFC drawings, formulate change orders (true up), and review them with the Estimating Manager before submission to the customer.
Attend bid showings as required.
Embrace, lead, and demonstrate Broussard Brothers’ Safety First attitude.
Demonstrate visible leadership and support proactive safety processes, including JSA, Stop Work, and BBS Observations.
Follow HSE Management Systems Manual policies and procedures, safe-work and best-practice guidance, and regulatory and client-site requirements.
Stop work when an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed, and honor stop-work calls from coworkers, customers, or employees.