Heavy Construction Estimator (New Orleans)

RIGID Constructors provides Heavy Civil and Marine construction services to our clients in both the public and private sectors. With decades of experience, the RIGID team will find the way to complete complex projects, saving clients time and money.

We are committed to providing safe and quality service to our client base located throughout the Gulf Coast Region of the United States.

SUMMARY

The Heavy Civil Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates. The Estimator will work with our team to ensure the development of comprehensive bid take-offs that will be utilized for bid submissions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare construction documents and coordinate with the design and management team.
• Prepare Rough Order of Magnitude and budgetary estimates when project / s are conceptual or in the preliminary design stages.
• Meet with regulatory authorities and parties as needed.
• Identify and address conflicts and discrepancies concerning bid documents before estimating or bid submission.
• Manage and maintain bid documents and estimate information throughout the estimating process.
• Maintain clean and accurate records and files.
• Formally secure firm pricing from Vendors and Subcontractors at bid time that support cost estimates.
• Ensure estimates are accurate and well organized.
• Review cost estimates with team members.
• Assist with budget preparation upon contract award.
• Review drawings and ensure accurate document preparation.
• Determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Predict resources needed to reach objectives.
• Monitor Bid websites and groups in order to identify opportunities to bid on.

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