Estimator

Overview Essential Job Functions: Tracking projects for prospective bidding and acquiring bid documents. Review and interpretation of Bid documents, including drawings, specifications and other contract documents; as required, to facilitate preparation of detailed labor and materials estimates and proposal/scope. Coordinate with all in-house company departments including engineering, purchasing, production, hauling and field operations, as required to prepare estimates. Coordination with subcontractors and vendors as required to prepare bids. Preparation of detailed labor & materials estimates. Preparation of detailed Bid Proposals. Review completed estimates & proposals with supervisor prior to bid. Reporting and documentation of all correspondence both inside and outside of company. Participate in negotiation of contract specific scope & secure signed contract. Requirements BA degree in Construction, Architecture or Structural Engineering with a minimum five (5) years of experience in the precast prestressed concrete industry. Strong interpersonal & communication skills both written and oral. Strong understanding of architectural and structural engineering concepts associated with precast prestressed concrete construction. Excellent computer skills; including mastery of Excel and Lotus spreadsheet programs as well as Microsoft Word & Project. Familiarity with AutoCad & BIM modeling software a plus. Strong organizational skills. Personal transportation for travel within Northeast U.S. as well as travel to Main Office in Connecticut as required. Other Skills/Abilities Good working knowledge of construction means & methods for large commercial construction building projects. Preparation of conceptual budget estimates and proposals. Participation in preparation of forecasts and reports. Knowledge of precast bridge construction. #J-18808-Ljbffr ContractStaffingRecruiters.com