Estimator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor available bidding opportunities.
• Request proposals and estimates to inform stakeholders of new business, awards, or lost opportunities.
• Prepare and finalize bid packages; ensure delivery to sub-contractors/suppliers; organize historical information to be used in future estimates.
• Order contract documents.
• Maintain bidding schedule and dates.
• Transfer contract documents for new projects into digital format.
• Set up new projects in Bid2Win estimating software.
• Compile and manage contact lists for sub-contractors, suppliers, and SDMWBE for new projects.
• Update insurance requirements for new projects; send necessary information to the insurance company.
• Facilitate coverage for pre-bid meetings; attend pre-bid and bid meetings.
• Responsible for co-op performance evaluations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational background - Preferably a Bachelor’s degree (at a minimum) in the fields of civil engineering, environmental engineering, and/or construction management
• Experience estimating water/wastewater plant projects preferred
• Proven working experience as an estimator
• Solid technical background with understanding and hands-on experience
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Working knowledge of Estimating Software preferred

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Frequent travel by car; Proof of insurance and a clean DMV record is required.
• Clock multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud.
• Will be required to wear appropriate PPE equipment when in the field.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; sit; talk and hear.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.