Project Engineer Estimator - Asphalt

Kokosing • Westerville, OH

124d

About The Position

This role focuses on Asphalt-related projects and involves engagement over the projects’ entire lifecycle – from initial bid development & submittal through project completion. Specifically, you will: Gather, calculate and compile data for use in developing competitive bids. As well as plan, develop, and coordinate construction engineering and project administration/management activities for multiple asphalt projects. Projects are local/regional! Minimal travel is associated with this role – most of the projects are regional to the office.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering or Construction-related degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in construction estimating, project engineering, and/or project management preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and strength in interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to support multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high-quality manner.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to be a solution-maker when problems or hurdles arise.
• Ability to gain proficiency with: owner specifications, estimating and role specific software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor job progress from initial project solicitation to complete project close-out.
• Review proposals, specifications, and drawings to determine scope of work and requirements of upcoming projects.
• Prepare competitively accurate estimates and formal bids for asphalt projects.
• Manage and maintain working documents for estimates including accurate information on prices from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Utilize historical production and cost data while working closely with co-workers to determine cost components to provide timely and accurate bids.
• Review bid requirements thoroughly, show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing, and submit 100% of bids and budgets by the required deadlines.
• Develop project budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders from bid data.
• Monitor all types of job cost on projects, provide input for beneficial changes, and adjust future bid procedures as appropriate.
• Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule.
• Provide technical support for the construction effort including participation in construction planning, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, and resolution of design conflicts.
• Represent the company, department, and/or project during client and project management meetings.
• Interface with all departments as required to resolve problems and ensure quality of construction.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees