Civil Estimator

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for nearly six decades. Our Culture & Philosophy: Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby.Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers. Open & Constructive Take Pride in Our Product Relentless Commitment Care About Our Customers Team Success Summary: Fessler and Bowman is responsible for successful bidding of projects, from the initial bid review and analysis through the hand-off from the Estimating Team to the Project Management Team. The Estimator is responsible for all aspects of the estimating function, including bid analysis, plan review, quantity take offs, subcontractor pricing collection, putting together bid information, and assessment of both winning and losing bids. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the duties and responsibilities of this position. Five Key Roles of the Estimator: Developing innovative, accurate estimates consistent with Fessler and Bowman’s costs Conducts a thorough and detailed project take-off, assembling all quantities, man hour requirements, etc. Solicits subcontractor and supplier pricing, reviewing prequalification requirements, and determining the best qualified subcontractors Identifies project-specific risk issues and the potential impact to Fessler and Bowman, as well as potential strategies to help mitigate those risks Reviews project plans and specifications and communicates with project stakeholders and internal resources to confirm the scope of the project Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Developing the project plan, the project schedule and the proposal documents for all estimates Reviews estimates for other estimating team members Supports the determination of whether to pursue a project by participating in the “Go/No-Go” process on complex projects Creates complete project budgets once a project is being actively bid Assembles documentation and prepares client presentations for proposal submissions Other relevant duties as assigned Education, Experience & Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience At least five (5) years of construction experience Proficient in usingBid2Win estimating softwareor similar tool(s) Estimating medium-to-large commercial and industrial projects Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and self-motivation Excellent communication and organizational skills Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals. Travel: Travel to and from job sites and office locations is required for this position. Fessler & Bowman will compensate for travel when applicable. Work Environment: As an Estimator, you will be subject to various work environments. These environments include office and field settings. Employee must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period. Benefits: Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance 401k with company contributions Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr fesslerbowman