Senior Estimator

OHLA USA•Lisle, IL

14h•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

OHLA USA is seeking a Senior Estimator in Lisle, IL. This role is responsible for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start-up meetings, owner estimates, subcontractors and vendor requisitions, and cost to completes. OHLA USA is committed to building a better, safer, more sustainable world and values its people as its main asset. The company fosters a collaborative work environment where talent thrives on challenges and opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or Related Field.
Thorough knowledge and 7+ years of estimating, engineering, cost tracking systems and site surveying.
Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, etc.), plan and spec reading.
Excellent at multitasking. This position requires working on multiple projects at the same time.
Outstanding communication and people skills. Solicits subcontractors and vendors as needed.
Local agency experience (IDOT/TOLLWAY)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST) and AGTEK would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Thoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work and drawings for his/her portion of a bid and develops a complete understanding of the requirements.
Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data.
Conducts field visits to gather relevant data on project site conditions verify production rates and learn new construction techniques. Adjusts bid methods and incorporates this information accordingly during the bidding process.
Negotiates the best deal for cost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure.
Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project. Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks.
Interfaces extensively with the Contracts department to address any risks or issues with the contract.
Helps develop pricing strategies.
Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams to get bid priced and submitted on time.
Drafts proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications.