Description:
Roles and 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 vendors/subcontractors in proposed project areas to obtain quotes and identify qualified subcontractors/vendors.
- Read and understand construction drawings and specifications to prepare a bill of quantities, takeoffs, and cost estimates.
- Understand contractual terms and be familiar with US Federal (FAR Acquisitions Clauses) and State contracting clauses.
- Evaluate and negotiate quotes to ensure they meet the project requirements, and prepare purchase orders.
- Prepare project schedule (PrimaVera P6 and MS Project), perform construction procurements to ensure 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 a monthly and week-ahead schedule.
- Prepare construction submittals, Construction Quality Control (CQC), Health & Safety Plan, and maintain submittal logs.
- Maintain relationships with subcontractors and clients.
- Formulate a cost breakdown from the 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 5 years of experience in Project Estimation, preferably for the US construction industry, similar or related position.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Estimation, preferably for the US construction industry, similar or related position.
- Experience with estimating software and spreadsheet design, and ability to use CAD programs.
- Working knowledge of construction costs and principles.
- Must be detail-oriented. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
- 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.
- Knowledge of how to use complex project management software and construction scheduling software, such as Primavera P6, is preferred.