Estimator

Job Summary

Strawser Construction Inc., a subsidiary of Barrett Industries Corporation, provides pavement preservation solutions for public infrastructure and private clients.

We are currently looking for an Estimator . Reporting to the Construction Manager, an Estimator coordinates road construction projects within tight timeframes, budgets, and adherence to project specifications.

Main Responsibilities

• Research, track, and solicit bid advertisements and bid invitations.
• Prepare preliminary estimates using best practices for entering bid into HCSS
• Reviews bid specification data and requirements and plans bid preparation and submission.
• Serves as primary liaison with client during bid evaluation process and prior to project start.
• Attend pre-bid meeting as required.
• Collect bid documents for target projects.
• Build and maintain relationships with prime contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Analyze documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Reviews constructability / production analysis of bid documents.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work, selecting vendors or subcontractors.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments or construction operations to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Develop estimates from various types of bid documents and their key components including components such as bonding, insurance, indemnification, and damage clauses.
• Ensures that any applicable federal / state prevailing wage rates guidelines are considered, monitored, implemented, and maintained per project bid requirements.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Basic understanding of economics and accounting.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently.
• Bachelor’s Degree Engineering, Construction Management or similar technical training / experience preferred.
• A valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

Culture at Strawser

• Acknowledge and value diversity.
• Collaborative, inclusive and engaged team environment.
• Seek to hire for culture add.
• Work-life balance is supported.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the .

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30+ days ago