Estimator

When assigned to a construction project, the Estimator will report to the Project Manager or designated Deputy Project Manager. The Estimator will have a dual reporting role to the Chief Estimator (or designated Senior Estimator) based on experience.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules
• Maintain/create subcontractor/vendor bid list
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys/take-offs
• Solicit bid information from subs/partners/suppliers
• Distribute and manage bid plans
• Prepare pricing pages for Bids
• Ensure Bid documents are up to date, including an addendum received, on the shared drive and sharefile for subcontractors
• Delivery of bids, proposals, and prequalification to Owners
• Manage, as required, WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE goals during bid process
• Lead detailed reviews of subcontractor's scope and price prior to award.
• Maintain excellent relationship with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best pricing, delivery, and quality.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Employee must be self-motivated, supportive, and enjoy working in a collaborative team environment.
• Must be able to work late hours and have flexibility during pre-submittal of bids.
• Good communication skills, organization, and follow-up.
• Able to demonstrate best pricing from several subcontractors.
• Must be responsive to calls, texts, and emails that come in, and be able to quickly identify best pricing.
• Able to understand minority goals, and calculate required pricing from specific subs.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft office suite, in particular Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must know software such as HCSS, HeavyBid, PlanSoft and other heavy civil construction bid/management tools.
• Must know how to use sharefile, SharePoint, and organize estimating folders.
• Be innovative and resourceful.

"Halmar International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity."