Signals Estimator

RailWorks•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

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. The Estimator analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates. They read and interpret contract documents relating to assigned specific divisions, solicit subcontractor/vendor pricing information, and analyze and evaluate bids from subcontractors for their completeness and accuracy in scope of work. The role involves preparing accurate quantity surveys and take-offs, reviewing estimate/sub quote files for current bids, and reviewing KPI for bid preparation. The Estimator also prepares spreadsheets, coordinates with estimating staff for bid day, and prepares and submits multimillion-dollar bids to clients. Additionally, they prepare cost estimates and schedules, prioritize issues, and prepare reports for senior management and clients. Post-bid day, they log and file bid documentation and review awarded contracts to ensure alignment with bid documents. A hand-off meeting with management is prepared and scheduled to review the budget and bid plan for project execution. Familiarity with Bluebeam or equivalent takeoff software is expected.

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
Familiarity with Bluebeam or equivalent takeoff software

Nice To Haves

Hard Dollar (InEight) estimating software experience
Transit or Rail electrical estimating background

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