Construction Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Work with department team members complete a solicitation proposal including project execution plan, estimate, proposal narrative, proforma documents, and preliminary project design information
2. Potential to manage multiple projects
3. Read and understand the Request for Proposal (RFP)
4. Lead reviewing plans and specs of projects with procurement team
5. Manage quantity takeoffs and scope pricing by assigning scopes of work to estimators and completing scope of work assigned to an Estimator
6. Call subcontractors and review subcontractor bids for the complete scope of work.
7. Review subcontractor bids for complete scope of work on scopes of work assigned to other estimators with the assigned estimator
8. Make decision on which subcontractors will be selected for use in the bid
9. Make decisions with Design Manager on which design partners will be selected for the project
10. Make decisions with Design Manager on direction of preliminary design
11. Identify risk areas of a project and develop a plan to mitigate the risk
12. Identify project schedule, propose a POP for the project, and include in the estimate any additional scope of work and costs associated with the proposed POP
13. Coordinate with GC partners on bidding strategy, manpower, and resources
14. Work with project management to complete buyout of awarded projects
15. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the Owner, design professionals, building officials, subcontractors, and suppliers
16. Reviewing all vendor schedules of values and preparing the general schedule of values to ensure completion of the project on time
17. Identify workload needed for the company in assigned area. Build a plan to acquire the needed work and execute the plan
18. 1. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Must be able to work with government and non-government personnel in a professional and clear manner. Be able to work with different trades and construction focuses, to ensure a safe environment without limiting the trades ability to complete work. Must be able to properly communicate over the phone and in writing to upper management to include Owners, PM’s, Superintendents, and Corporate Safety.

Qualifications

• • 5-10 years’ experience in Construction Estimating
  • Design/Build Bid Experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Proficient in Bluebeam
  • Excellent plan and specification reading skills
  • Well-developed organizational skills
  • Honest, dependable, and possess good interpersonal skills
  • Must pass government security clearance standards
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen test if hired
  • Good driving record, valid license - insurable through the company

Preferred

• • Experience estimating commercial/government construction projects
  • Project Management experience
  • Experience in Bluebeam tools
  • Scheduling knowledge – Primavera P6 experience preferred
  • B.S. in Construction Management/Engineering
  • Complete proposal organization and review experience

\nCompany Description

HHI is a general contractor with 50 years of in-depth experience and has completed some of the most challenging projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). Using both its experience in construction and manufacturing, HHI has provided innovative solutions to complex problems for its military clients. Construction experience includes over 40 Design-Build chemical and biological test facilities (BSL laboratories), munitions maintenance facilities, military aircraft hangars and other industrial/institutional facilities. Manufacturing experience includes aircraft maintenance stands, chemical and biological test chambers, paint and blast booths, containerized biological containment transport units and ground support equipment for aircraft.

More info is available at hhicorp.com.

Company Description

HHI is a general contractor with 50 years of in-depth experience and has completed some of the most challenging projects for the Department of Defense (DoD). Using both its experience in construction and manufacturing, HHI has provided innovative solutions to complex problems for its military clients. Construction experience includes over 40 Design-Build chemical and biological test facilities (BSL laboratories), munitions maintenance facilities, military aircraft hangars and other industrial/institutional facilities. Manufacturing experience includes aircraft maintenance stands, chemical and biological test chambers, paint and blast booths, containerized biological containment transport units and ground support equipment for aircraft.\r\n\r\nMore info is available at hhicorp.com.