Must Have Qualifications
- BS, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
- Advanced management or technical training preferred.
- Experience working with Federal, Caltrans and local agencies.
- Extensive (10 plus years) experience in road, bridge, and heavy civil estimating and related functions plus thorough knowledge of corporate objectives impacting estimating, estimating strategies and techniques, and construction contracts required.
- Excellent organizational, supervisory and decision making/problem solving skills are essential.
- Applicant should be experienced in quantity takeoffs and pricing for the following trades: excavation, grading, underground utilities, water treatment plants and paving.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail.
Computer Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Primavera P-6
- Willing to Learn Viewpoint Construction Software and HCSS Heavy Bid
- Bluebeam, Planswift, Drafting a plus
Top Skills / Key Job Responsibilities
Duties
- Assist executives and project management to determine what types of projects to bid and bid strategies and techniques.
- Manage the entire estimating process and preparation of unit price bids.
- Provide technical assistance in negotiating contracts, change orders, and other project documentation as required.
- Uphold the core values of the company.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.