An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
Riverdale, MD Job Details Full-time $160,000 - $180,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Project team coordination Client relationship management Contract documentation review Construction specifications Contract review Sales proposal development Pricing strategies Construction negotiation Agtek Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Managing construction estimation projects Risk mitigation strategy development Architecture Contract interpretation Primavera Field surveys Bachelor's degree in architecture Bidding project phase Proposal writing Bachelor's degree Construction industry experience Vendor relationship management Vendor communication Organizational skills Relationship management Negotiating purchasing contracts Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Contract risk assessment Request for proposal Project contract management
Full Job Description Overview:
Who is
OHLA USA
? We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA
brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities. We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Estimator in Maryland . The Senior Estimator is responsible for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start-up meetings, owner estimates, subcontractors and vendor requisitions and cost to completes.
Responsibilities:
Thoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work and drawings for his/her portion of a bid and develops a complete understanding of project requirementsAccurately and timely performs takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data for assigned scope of work Conducts field visits to gather relevant data on project site conditions, verify production rates and learn new construction Adjusts bid methods and incorporate this information accordingly during the bidding process Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors on the best deal, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedureDevelop pricing strategies for assigned scopes and price the bid Serve as Lead Estimator, leading project bids with responsibility for all project price and document submittals Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project Makes decisions on mitigation and price risks Interfaces extensively with the Contracts department to address any risks or issues with the contract Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams to determine final bid price and construction methodology Drafts proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications Instruct junior estimators to perform supporting task for each bid Manage relationships with client engineers during project Manage relationships with contracted designer on design-build projects
Qualifications:
10+ years of estimating experience Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, Has experience in performing take-off, pricing, and communicating with subcontractors Has experience in bidding on large scale specialty bridges, preferably cable-stayed bridges Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills Track record of achievement and career progression Experience in Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST) and AGTEK would be advantageous Has experience of local agencies such as
MDOT, VDOT, DC
Water, WSSC, WMATA, VRE etc. Additional Benefits offered by
OHLA USA
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment Personal Time Off Program (PTO) Engaging work environment And much more!! To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com.
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.
OHLA EEO
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OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor OHLA USA and its subsidiaries ("OHLA") shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have
OHLA USA
Inc.'s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.
