Estimator

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer  MORE Versatility —as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with  MORE Tenacity —as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide  MORE Ingenuity —by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with  MORE Paschen .

Position Overview :

Prepare portions of or complete contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

Assigned Responsibilities :

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Lead and coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid / project as assigned.
• Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.
• Interact with owner, A / E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned, may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc.
• Works with the Senior Project Manager and VP to assign responsibilities on each project
• Oversight of the Indiana estimating process for all projects including maintenance of standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.
• Works with Corporate office to prepare bid forms, request bid bonds, insurance,  and coordinate delivery of bid documents between offices.
• Develop and maintain project lead log for the Indiana Office.
• Maintain prequalification for State, City & County Agencies
• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers in support of project bids.
• Attend outreach events in effort to identify subcontractor and bid opportunities
• Provide complete detailed estimates for concrete work, structures, earthwork, piling, etc.
• Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.
• Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.
• Track awarded contracts as required
• Maintain subcontractor data base and develop positive relationships with subcontractors

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Requirements

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

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