Civil Site Estimator

Civil Site Estimator

SNI has an immediate need for a Civil Site Estimator to join a successful commercial site development firm in Baltimore County, MD!

The successful Civil Site Estimator candidate will work in conjunction with the VP / Chief Estimator to perform business development functions to generate new business opportunities for the company. This position is also responsible for accurate bidding of public and private jobs.

Responsibilities :

• Continually identify and develop relationships with strategic targets to generate new business opportunities.
• Coordinate with assistant estimators in the preparation of quantity takeoffs for use in preparing cost estimates.
• Utilize estimating software to assign requisite labor, equipment, material, subcontractor cost and productions to formulate an accurate cost estimate to be incorporated into a contract proposal.
• Create and submit a job specific contract proposal.
• Engage clients in discussions to answer questions and gain feedback regarding scope and pricing relative to client’s budget or competing proposals.
• Secure a commitment from the client to perform the proposed work based on the original estimate and the contract proposal.
• Finalize contract to arrive at mutually acceptable terms and conditions by which the work will be performed and paid for.
• Maintain connection with project during construction to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Operations to ensure negotiated estimate, scope of work, terms / conditions / exclusions and clarifications to contract are upheld.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records of subsequent changes to the work including extra work and change orders.

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