COMPANY OVERVIEW: Our client is an industrial site-civil construction firm developing innovative solutions to help clients’ plans become reality.

POSITION TITLE: Estimator

COMPENSATION: Competitive Salary + DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Baton Rouge, LA

SUMMARY: The role of the Estimator is to work among Business Development, Project Management and Construction teams to prepare estimates, schedules, technical execution plans, proposals, and other client required materials to complete a project based on the provided plans, drawings and other specifications

Duties Or Responsibilities

Assist Business Development Team, as needed, in preparation of proposals for new business and presentations to clients
Study and understand the contract documents of each project before, as well as after estimating to determine areas, including provisions of the general or special conditions, plans, schedule, and specifications
Perform value engineering and value enhancement efforts as required to serve the client including development of items and lists, compilation of ideas and presentation of information to the client
Perform accurate estimating of projects assigned to bid
Attend pre-bid meetings and post bid meetings as required
Company liaison with Owner, Architect, and Engineer during estimating and bidding phases
Coordinates with Project Manager to assure that a preliminary construction schedule and budget have been developed based upon each estimate
Assist during the preconstruction strategy meeting as it pertains to project budgeting
Work with Project Manager to estimate and submit timely change proposals to the design agent or owner
Maintain an up-to-date file or library of material suppliers, current labor laws, equipment rental rates, and qualified subcontractors by category
Analyzing subcontractor and vendor quotes to confirm scope pricing
Preparing conceptual estimates and budgets for projects to include analysis points for internal discussion
Updating unit, labor, material, and equipment rates in cost databases for software such as HCSS
Developing subcontractor relationships for the solicitation of bids.
Complete additional job tasks assigned by manager
Travel to project sites when necessary

Experience And Qualifications

3+ years’ minimum experience in Construction Industry
Estimating software experience with HCSS Heavy Bid is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or relevant field of expertise
Thorough knowledge of construction forecasting, cost, scheduling and estimating
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
Knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficient Technical writing skills
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