POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for developing detailed estimates, proposals, and schedules on energy infrastructure projects with a heavy focus on civil scopes.
JOB DUTIES:
- Estimate labor and equipment needs, perform thorough and accurate material takeoffs, and solicit for self-performed civil activities.
- Implement bid strategies, perform risk analysis, and develop bid alternatives/value engineered solutions.
- Solicit, analyze, and qualify subcontractors on general contracted scopes while identifying and eliminating scope gaps.
- Prepare bid submission documents including proposal letters, bid breakdowns, work execution plans, and schedules.
- Breakdown work scopes into individual activities and determine resource needs.
- Perform detailed concrete takeoff (rebar, formwork) on flatwork and foundations.
- Read and understand project scopes, specifications, geotechnical reports, and drawings.
- Perform basic risk analysis and implement bid strategies that protect the company’s best interest.
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency through better work practices pertaining to estimating.
- Electronically categorize and store information in an organized manner.
- Travel and attend training, pre-bid, and post-bid meetings as needed.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Attributes:
- Self Sufficient
- Perform under pressure
- Flourish in a rapid pace environment
- Collaborate well with others
- Adaptable to change
- Acute attention to detail
Skills:
- Inherent analytical decision making process
- Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally
- Utilize company tools such as estimating, customer relationship management (CRM) program, earthwork takeoff, and scheduling software
- Problem solver
- Ability to work effectively with a remote team
- Possess sound organizational and time management
- Proficient with technology (see programs outlined below)
- Programs/Tools (required):
- HCSS HeavyBid (Estimating Software)
- MS Teams & Outlook (Communication)
- MS Project or P6 (Scheduling)
- MS Office Suite (Core tools)
- Programs/Tools (preferred):
- Cosential (CRM)
- WinEx (Sitework takeoff)
- Revu (PDF)
- Building Connected (Solicitation)
- Procore (Job Management)