Estimator (RCI)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $85K - $120K

We are looking for a skilled Estimator to help us build accurate, competitive estimates for a variety of complex Heavy Highway and Civil Sitework projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working on Heavy Highway, Airports, Landfill, and other infrastructure projects. This individual will play a key role in producing estimates, performing takeoffs, soliciting bids from subcontractors and suppliers, and ensuring compliance with MWBE, DBE, and SDVOB goals. The Estimator will also evaluate proposals, attend pre-bid meetings, and compile comprehensive bid packages. This opening can be at the following locations : Troy, NY, or Herkimer, NY.

Key Responsibilities :

• Estimate Preparation : Develop detailed and accurate estimates using estimating software, focusing on civil sitework projects, including Heavy Highway, Landfills, Airports, Water / Wastewater Treatment Plants, and Design-Build projects.
• Takeoff Procedures : Perform onscreen and 3D earthwork takeoffs, utilizing the latest technology and software tools.
• Proposal Requests : Issue proposal requests to subcontractors and suppliers through third-party solicitation software, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with all project requirements.
• Pre-Bid Meetings : Attend pre-bid meetings to gather project information, clarify details, and ensure full understanding of client expectations.
• Bid Document Review : Thoroughly review project specifications, drawings, and other bid documents to identify key project elements and risks.
• Project Search : Actively seek upcoming projects by reviewing advertisements, third-party sites, and networking within the industry.
• Supplier / Subcontractor Solicitation : Solicit competitive pricing from suppliers and subcontractors while ensuring that MWBE, DBE, and SDVOB goals are met.
• Compliance Documentation : Track and document all good faith efforts to meet MWBE, DBE, and SDVOB requirements.
• Cost Projections : Apply production rates to equipment and manpower for bid items to determine accurate cost projections.
• Bid Compilation : Assemble final bid pricing, complete all bid documentation, and deliver bids on time.
• Proposal Evaluation : Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals for cost-effectiveness, qualifications, and compliance with bid specifications

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits :

Rifenburg Companies follow EEO Federal and State guidelines prohibiting employment and job discrimination. It is the policy of Rifenburg Companies to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status.

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