Sr. Estimator

ORION•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Orion is recruiting an Estimator for our Houston office. Seeking a talented Estimator with 8+ years' experience working in Marine Construction and/or Heavy Civil Construction. This position is accountable for the preparation of estimates, takeoffs, and gathering information required for project proposals. Activities of the incumbent include working closely with the project team(s) to ensure success in the bid proposal and ward process. The incumbent must support the guiding beliefs and core values of Orion, which are centered on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Teamwork most importantly, with each built upon the all-important foundation of Integrity.

Requirements

A minimum of eight (8) years estimating experience in marine/heavy civil construction or a related industry is required.
Familiarization with Project Estimating, Marine Construction Materials, Procurement, Construction Estimating to include HCSS/HeavyBid, Scheduling (P6), Project Tracking Software, Cost Control, Project Standards, and Safety & Environmental Compliance.
Qualified and physically able to drive regular passenger vehicles to visit work locations and potential project areas.
Must maintain a current passport.
Possess excellent computer skills.
Ability to interface well with employees at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

A B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports to and works closely with the VP of Operations and the Project Management Team to help ensure success in the bid estimation process for marine construction projects.
Leads efforts to develop comprehensive plan and timetable to complete project estimates that may be assigned.
Conducts investigation of potential project site accompanied by job sponsor.
Prepares listing of bid items for review by the Project Management Team.
Performs quantity surveys to develop a basis for cost estimates.
Contacts all material suppliers and subcontractors involved in a given project and solicits quotations on needed bid items.
Collects all quotations and enters data into the project management information system regarding quote and survey information.
Organizes estimates, quotations, notes, plans, and other pertinent data for final pre-bid review and leads discussion of individual bid items.
Assists in the review and analysis of bid documents for items relating to project risk, cost, or company capability.
Prepares all bid documents and arranges in work sheet form.
Assists in the establishment of proper sequencing of construction, labor requirements, and productivity.
Supervises preparation of man-hours and unit production for the various items in the project.
Maintains and updates vendor files for various construction materials and subcontractors.
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.