Civil Estimator

3 weeks ago

Austin, United States Austin Engineering Co, Inc. Full time

Estimator/Project Manager

Nature of Work

Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates. This position will have a specific emphasis on Civil Estimating.

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested
  • Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
  • Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
  • Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments
  • Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
  • Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
  • Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
  • Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
  • Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned
  • Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
  • Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
  • Utilizes estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
  • Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

  • Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities
  • Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions

 

 

Qualifications

  • Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of general construction practices and principles; Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Knowledge of estimating and CRM software AGTEK and HCCS HeavyBid and HeavyJob

Experience

  • 1 – 3 years or more of related work experience in the Austin area preferred
  • Responsible for own work only; will have no supervisory responsibilities
  • Must reside in the Austin area

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