Construction Estimator

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. is seeking a Construction Estimator with at least 10 years of experience. The role reports to the Construction Director and involves overseeing the estimation process, budgeting, and bid development for projects including USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC, and Department of State.

The position is based in Birmingham, AL with travel as needed. Ideal candidates will have experience with Timberline, ISQFT Takeoff, RS Means, and Primavera/Microsoft Project, plus a Bachelor's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 10+ years in construction estimating; knowledge of Federal/Government construction.
• International construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimation processes including budgeting, pricing, and bid preparation.
• Coordinate with construction team and principal staff daily to furnish competitive bids.
• Review plans, specs, and drawings to assess scope and final pricing.
• Identify project risk and magnitude during proposal and post-award phases.
• Communicate with Department of Records as required from bid to substantial completion.
• Coordinate with procurement to solicit bids from subcontractors/vendors and manage subcontracts post-award.

Skills

Estimating

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Timberline

ISQFT Takeoff

RS Means

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Type: Construction Estimator

Reports to: Construction Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. is seeking to fill a position for a Construction Estimator with at least 10 years of experience. The Construction Estimator will report to the Director of Construction.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• A key member of Bhate’s Federal Estimation team. Overseeing all elements of the estimation process including personnel management, creating budgets and estimates, and communicating directly with the construction team and principal staff daily to furnish competitive bids to our clients which include; USACE, AFCEC, NAVFAC and Department of State.
• Construction management responsibilities may require supporting project managers and quality control personnel with management of construction projects. This may include submittal management, quality control, project financial management, schedule management, preparation, submitting and obtaining approval for contract change requests, assisting in project meetings, etc.
• Review all task order plans, specifications and drawings to assess and organize scope and submit final pricing
• Identify magnitude and risk of projects during proposal and post award
• Communicate with DOR as required from bid to substantial completion
• Work with Construction Coordinator/Procurement Manager to solicit subcontractors/vendors and prepare their bids for submission, preparing and maintaining accurate PO’s and subcontracts post award
• Coordinate with Bhate’s marketing team to prepare technical proposals, and with field staff to identify operational problems and their solutions
• The position will be based in Birmingham, AL but domestic and international travel will be required as needed for site visits and client meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• Estimating responsibilities, but with partial project management in support of the Construction/Fuels Division.
• Knowledge in estimating software such as Timberline and ISQFT Takeoff is required, in addition to working knowledge of RS Means cost estimation.
• Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera / Microsoft Project is a plus
• Business practices and must demonstrate leadership
• Organizational and time management skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Construction Management, Building Science, or similar from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years in construction estimating, with knowledge of Federal/Government construction. International construction experience is a plus.

Job Type: Full time

Competitive compensation and benefits are available and will be determined based on related experience and knowledge.

Bhate is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company Description

Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. is an environmental solutions company using state-of-the-art technologies to solve problems. Our family of employees focuses on a collective commitment to each of our clients. We believe in collaboration, robust training, outstanding compensation, benefits to staff and, always, quality work. Our team, located in 10 offices in the US and abroad, provides the following core services:

• Environmental Compliance
• Investigations/Studies
• Remedial Design/Remedial Action
• UXO/MEC
• Abatement/Recycling
• Construction
• Renovation
• Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization
• Design Build
• Design Bid/Build
• Horizontal and Vertical
• Energy
• Life-cycle and Analyses
• Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) Analysis
• Cogeneration
• CADD/GIS
• Safety
• Hazard Evaluations

Bhate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other