Estimator

Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Llc; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance & AD&D

FSA (Health Care & Dependent Care)

Short Term Disability

401(k) with matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Estimator at Lumin8 Transportation Technologies Llc in Ashland, VA will research bid specs and estimate costs for Signal, Lighting, ITS construction and services across assigned projects. You will prepare bid folders, obtain quotes, analyze options and compile cost reports for area managers.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in accounting or business (or equivalent experience), strong Excel skills, and excellent analytical and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business preferred.
• Extensive signal/ITS/Lighting experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to analyze specifications and prepare accurate cost estimates.
• Experience with bid folders, quotes, and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Bid/Opportunity folders, including downloading project files, and setting up cloud-based ShareFile project folder(s).
• Request material and subcontractor quotes based on customer specifications.
• Analyze and select best available quotes for use in the estimating process.
• Propose best COTS items, specialty products and services to department managers.
• Utilize estimating software to input cost data and generate estimate reports for area managers.
• Prepare labor, equipment and material costs based on specifications.
• Prepare bid documentation and submit to agency website or via standard mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business

Tools

Heavy Bid/HCSS software

Salesforce

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Full Time Professional Ashland, Ashland, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1524

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Job Summary:

The Estimator will research bid specifications and estimate costs of Signal, Lighting, ITS construction and services for assigned departments and projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare Bid/Opportunity folders, including downloading project files, and setting up cloud-based ShareFile project folder(s)


• Request material and subcontractor quotes based on the customer specifications


• Analyze and select best available quotes for use in the estimating process


• Propose best Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items, specialty products and services that meet customer specifications to department managers


• Utilize Estimating software to input cost data and generate estimate reports for use by area managers


• Prepare labor, equipment and material costs for items based on specifications


• Prepare bid documentation and submit to agency website or for standard mail service


• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Heavy Bid/HCSS software experience preferred


• Salesforce Software experience helpful


• Excellent in Microsoft Office Suite particular emphasis on Microsoft Excel skills


• Excellent analytical skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred


• Extensive signal/ITS/Lighting experience will be considered in lieu of degree

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

The following benefits are included on the first day of the month following your date of hire:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D


• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability


• 401(k) plan (with matching)


• Paid Vacation


• Paid Holidays

Lumin8 is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless ofrace, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disabilityorgenetic information. LGBTQIA, Veterans, and women friendly!