Estimator
Dragados USA

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer - and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• 5-10 years experience estimating heavy civil projects including highways and bridgework
• Advanced computer skills with estimating software - HCSS Heavy Bid
• Advanced computers skills with MS Office
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
• Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
• Excellent written an oral communicator.