Position Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications and drawings, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and necessary estimate components.
• Prepare detailed trade scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
• Solicit and evaluate project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers for completeness and competitiveness.
• Develop options and recommend the best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or material availability.
• Establish and maintain positive and ethical relationships with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as needed, including estimating and pricing change orders and resolving any contractual issues.
• Track and support operations with awarded contracts and projects, including estimating and pricing extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc.
• Collaborate with the Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, and other required information.
• Create comprehensive conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling systems. Experience with On-Screen Takeoff and/or MC2 type software is preferred.
• Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working in team environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications to owners and subcontractors.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities effectively.

Required Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• At least 5 - 7 years of estimating experience is required.