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Description
Responsible for the direction and preparation of lump sum, unit rate and cost plus estimates ranging from simple cost analysis to definitive estimates in support of proposals, project controls and project change orders.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities This position requires significant previous work experience in the Heavy Civil industry.
Knowledge on Heavy Civil / Concrete / Piling / Highway / Bridge / Excavation / Tunneling / Utility / Grading / Lock and Dams and Parking Garage and other construction. Organization, attention to detail, ability to work within tight time constraints and under pressure and the ability to work with a proposal team are all important for proper performance or required duties.
Prepares cost estimates on proposals, projects and studies and ensure that the content of the estimate is complete, accurate and meets the requirements of the estimate or project plan. Plan, coordinate, review, verify and analyze all aspects of estimates and estimate presentation. Responsible for directing, training and developing subordinates. Helps in the maintenance of the Company estimating database. Coordinate and review the variable estimating factors in each area with Engineering Operations, Procurement and Construction.
Provides technical advice and assistance to the Project Manager in the preparation of all levels of estimates ranging in scope and complexity from a simple factored or curve type analysis estimate to an extremely complex multi-billion dollar lump sum bid. Appraises overall accuracy of estimates and recommends contingencies for estimates such as Lump Sum bids, Defined Estimates and Interim Control Estimates.
Ensures the orderly flow of project assignments through his area in keeping with schedules and within manpower budgets. Assists the Chief Estimator with an independent assessment of an estimates accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs). Recommends detailed estimating procedures and techniques to be utilized in the development of the estimate. Assists in planning and development of the necessary formal training programs to maintain and improve estimating techniques, procedures and capabilities for both new and experienced personnel.
Maintains familiarity with estimating and cost engineering developments and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to company business where warranted.
Identifies and assesses improvement opportunities which will add value. Champions continuous improvement efforts. Assesses and supports the change management effects associated with the implementation of improvements. Proactively supports, encourages and facilitates staff to engage in continuous improvement activities.
Minimum Qualifications Field experience is required. 8 to 20 years estimating experience is required. Cost control and scheduling exposure is a plus.
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Job Qualifications 15 yrs experience in overall Civil estimating with significant experience generating Hard Dollar estimates.
10 years experience in mass-concrete structures in the Water, Power Plants, Federal, Telecom, Power Delivery and Renewable with significant experience in generating Hard Dollar estimates.
Qualified applicants must have excellent computer software knowledge including: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Microsoft Project, Timberline Precision, Timberline Modeling, Primavera software and other similar software programs.
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Job Id:
18602644
Posted / Updated:
8/3/2010 3:51:08 AM
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