Site Estimator
- Bid Administration
- Prepares and maintains status of plan reproduction
- Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
- Prepares subcontractor bid packages
- Transmits addenda and other bid information to subcontractors o Ensures that we have the proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
- Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids o Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
- Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline - no exceptions
- Project Knowledge
- Review bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up question on every bid
- Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned
- Develops RFI's and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
- Performs a comprehensive "bid day" analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
- Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
- Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that the right subs are assigned for the project
- Minimize exclusions by "doing homework"
- Include value-engineering ideas on every bid
- Project Turnover
- Translate budget into Viewpoint within 1 week of notification of low bid
- Schedule handoff meeting to properly turns over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner
- Review drawings with Project Management team and highlight areas of concern
- Review job cost with Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded
- Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance
- Subcontractor Award
- Thoroughly checks requirements to buy the proper scope
- Awards subs in a timely manner to ensure release of materials
- Releases materials for record only when possible
- Ensures that subs are aware of (and commit to) the project schedule
- Provide subs with as much information as possible (PM, Super, permit status, etc.)
- Subcontractor Management
- Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors
- Holds subcontractors to Client standards
- Heavy highway construction industry practices and procedures
- Detailed, organized, accurate
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task across several bids at the same time
- Proficient in Outlook, Excel, Word, Viewpoint and HCSS Heavy Bid and Heavy Job
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-directed and motivated
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and on budget
- Strong negotiation skills
- AutoCAD and Carlson takeoff software
- Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or 8-12 years of heavy highway or airport experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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