Junior Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities:

A Junior Estimator in the construction field is responsible for providing accurate cost estimates for construction projects. They are expected to liaise with subcontractors, evaluate bid specifications and drawings, and ensure that the organization or client is fully aware of the necessary tools or information required to successfully bid and acquire a project. The following are some of the key duties and responsibilities of a Senior Estimator:

* Overseeing and leading the estimating process on specified bids.

* Leading, supporting, and mentoring junior members of the estimating team.

* Implementing pricing strategies.

* Assisting and participating in the tender review process and implementing contract feedbacks into future bids.

* Preparing or coordinating full estimates on complex and large projects as required by client or customer's documents.

* Reviewing construction documents and understanding the scope of work to bid.

* Obtaining bids from subcontractors, obtaining best prices for materials, and ensuring correctness and accuracy by reviewing estimates.

Ensuring proper bid administration by preparing full estimates on complex work, estimating the time, materials, and equipment that are required for job completion.

Pluses:

Experience working w/ competitors like Malcom Drilling, Keller, Bauer, or Trevi

Experience using HeavyBid and MS office Suite (excel specific)
Must Haves:

BA in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management

4-6 YOE in the Construction and/or Geotech industry

Okay w/ 15-20% travel

Ability to write proposals and SELL to clients