Sr. Estimator

Sr. Estimator

Company: Sully-Miller

Job Location: Brea, California, USA

Type of Contract: Regular

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.

Job Description: 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

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

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

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer.