Private Work Site Estimator

Job title: Private Work Site Estimator
Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Duration: Full-time

I. Primary Function:

Responsible for evaluating bid specifications and drawings, ensuring that everything required to successfully bid and win the project is researched and taken into account when determining scope and values. Develop creative solutions to problems and identify creative ways to deliver additional profit if possible. Expertise in heavy civil work including excavation, asphalt, and concrete scopes of work.

II. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

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 company standards

III. Required Skill/Knowledge:

Knowledge of 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

IV. Preferred Skills/ Knowledge:

AutoCAD and Carlson takeoff software

V. Education Level / Required Certification:

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.