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Estimator

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COMPANY OVERVIEW : Our client. Civil Construction and Maintenance is a licensed contractor serving Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, specializing in civil construction and maintenance services for the industrial and commercial sectors.

POSITION:

Estimator

COMPENSATION : Competitive salary + DOE

BENEFITS:

Standard package

LOCATION:

Houston, Texas

SUMMARY:

Prepare cost estimates for projects to aid in bidding and determining the price of products and services.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools and transportation

Researching the materials, sourcing options, labor and permit costs for a given project

Responsible for the collection, classification and analysis of historical data

May be required to read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints

Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints

Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals, and advertisements as needed, take-offs and attend pre-bid walks

Identify qualified subcontractors/suppliers

Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications

Assist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packages

Review subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes

Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs

Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in civil field (5+ years )

Estimating experience (2+ years )

Ability to understand/interpret takeoffs and assemble pricing

Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematics required for estimating

Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings

Ability to learn and easily be trained on the Estimating Model

Experience in excel and word

Must have computer experience

Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test

Some sites may require a TWIC card

Climbing multiple flights of stairs without assistance

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