Civil Estimator: Bid & Cost Specialist

Cajun Industries, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking an Estimator in Baton Rouge, LA. This role prepares proposals by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and documentation to develop time, cost, and labor estimates for projects and services.

It may involve plant operations or construction job sites and requires interpreting safety hazards and implementing construction strategies. The Estimator collaborates with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate estimates, manage scope, and support bids with

Qualifications

• Civil construction estimating background.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the bid documents published by the client.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Use estimating procedures and policies.
• Conduct a pre-job checklist and defines scope of work.
• Coordinate disciplines amongst the estimating team.
• Perform multiple types of quantity take-off.
• Prepare project bid schedule
• Promote interaction with estimating team by brainstorming constructability of project, maximizing creativity, analyzing production rates, and maximizing indirect costs to reduce duration.
• Prepare technical and commercial approach to proposal cost
• Ensure contract T&C are reviewed by appropriate counsel for exceptions or comments.
• Assist others as needed

Job description

Cajun Industries, LLC is seeking an Estimator in Baton Rouge, LA. This role prepares proposals by analyzing blueprints, specifications, and documentation to develop time, cost, and labor estimates for projects and services.

It may involve plant operations or construction job sites and requires interpreting safety hazards and implementing construction strategies. The Estimator collaborates with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure accurate estimates, manage scope, and support bids with