Estimator

RailWorks • Fresno, CA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator prepares take-off and call work for construction projects to assist in developing bids and in the buy-out process.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of construction estimating experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation
• Proficiency in reviewing contract documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Reads and interprets contract documents relating to the assigned specific divisions
• Solicits subcontractor/vendor pricing information
• Analyzes and evaluates bids from subcontractors for their completeness and accuracy in scope of work
• Prepares accurate quantity surveys and take-offs
• Reviews estimate/sub quote files to gain information for current bids
• Reviews and compares KPI for bid preparation
• Prepares spreadsheets and coordinates with estimating staff for bid day
• Prepares and submits multimillion-dollar bids to clients for company services
• Prepares cost estimates and schedules
• Prioritizes issues and prepares reports for senior management and clients.
• Logs and files bid documentation after bid day for estimate/sub quote file.
• Review contract(s) when awarded to ensure the contract and bid documents are representative of each other
• Prepares and schedules hand off meeting with management to review budget and at bid plan for project execution

Benefits

• competitive pay
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• additional performance incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees