Construction Estimator: Bids, Takeoffs & Site Visits

Bauer Foundation Corp; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Bauer Foundation Corp. in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Estimator to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for lump sum and time-and-material contracts, review bid drawings, and engage with clients to refine proposals.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional travel for pre-bid meetings and site visits. A Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 2–3 years in deep foundations or heavy civil works are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• 2–3 years’ experience in deep foundations or heavy civil works.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed project cost estimates.
• Foster relationships with key Clients.
• Communication with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend on-site pre-bid/proposal conferences and site visits.
• Develop and review subcontractor scopes of work and analyze subcontractor quotes for best value.
• Prepare project bid status reports and ensure compliance with specifications and contract statements of work and bid invitations.
• Present cost estimates to meet customer proposals, considering general and special conditions.
• Prepare scope specifications and inputs for project schedules, quantity take-offs, cost summary sheets, and input quantities into estimating software.
• Maintain an accurate, current database of cost codes for historical data.
• Utilize company/industry historical data for pricing estimates.

Skills

Engineering calculations

Engineer liaison

Vendor coordination

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

AutoCAD

Job description

Bauer Foundation Corp. in Atlanta, GA is seeking an Estimator to prepare comprehensive cost estimates for lump sum and time-and-material contracts, review bid drawings, and engage with clients to refine proposals.

The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, with occasional travel for pre-bid meetings and site visits. A Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and 2–3 years in deep foundations or heavy civil works are required.