Sr. Estimator

Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region's infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit

The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit Compensation

$150,000 - $200,000 Annually

Job Summary

Supervises the completion of responses to calls for tenders within his/her scope and monitors customer relations. Guarantees the quality of the studies and the conformity of the response files to calls for tenders.

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to close out all bids assigned to them as well as support estimating team to close bids and submit responsive proposals
• Ability to prepare bid items assignments by discipline for coordination with supporting estimators
• Ability to troubleshoot budgets for proper creation in management and accounting system
• Identify risks and opportunities on the jobs assigned to them
• Prepare cost estimates/qualifications for contract compliance
• Review and submit all bid questions for jobs assigned to them
• Support Chief Estimator by identifying bid opportunities within their respective discipline
• Train and support the development of the department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or an equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum of 10 years' previous experience in estimating cost controls and/or engineering related experience
• Clear driving record

Skills

• Ability to comprehend project plans and specifications
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of engineering and space relationship
• Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Proficient in Word, Excel, JD Edwards, Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software
• Strong tendency to take initiative

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction

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