Description:
Responsibilities
- Prepare cost estimates, technical and cost proposals, and bid documents in a timely manner for commercial
and heavy civil engineering construction projects.
- Must have excellent English speaking skills to make phone calls and communicate with vendors and subcontractors based in the USA.
- Prepare RFQ (Request for Quote) and contact with vendors/subcontractors in proposed project areas to obtain quote and identify qualified subcontractors/vendors.
- Read and understand construction drawings and specifications to prepare bills of quantities, take-offs, and cost estimates.
- Understand contractual terms and be familiar with US Federal (FAR Acquisitions Clauses) and State contracting clauses.
- Evaluate and negotiate quotes to make sure quotes meet the project requirements and prepare purchase orders.
- Prepare project schedule (PrimaVera P6 and MS Project), and perform construction procurements to make sure the availability of construction material at the site before starting any construction activity. Identify any potential risks.
- Coordinate with the site project manager to ensure site personnel are provided with proper documentation and prepare monthly and week ahead schedule.
- Prepare construction submittals, Construction Quality Control (CQC), Health & safety Plan and maintain submittal logs.
- Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.
- Formulate cost break down from estimate, analyze labor, material, equipment and time requirements for a project.
Estimator Construction Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum B.Sc in Civil Engineering, M.S in Construction Management shall be preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Project Estimation preferably for a US construction industry similar or related position.
- Previous experience estimating multi million range projects.
- Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design, ability to use CAD programs.
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.
- Must be detail oriented. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
- Knowledge of how to read and comprehend blueprints.
- Estimating experience (quantity takeoffs, purchasing accounting; engineering design knowledge and project management experience desirable)
- Knowledge of the complex workings of plumbing, electrical, ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have strong computer skills, especially knowledge of spread sheets.
- Working experience with Buildertrend and RSMeans is preferred.
- Knowledge of how to use complex project management software and construction scheduling software such as Prima Vera P6 is preferred