Estimator

Halmar International; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401k matching

Job summary

Halmar International is seeking an Estimator to prepare preliminary cost estimates, take-offs, and bid packages for heavy civil and transportation projects in the Atlanta area.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or 4+ years’ experience, plus proficiency with estimating software (preferably HCSS/HeavyBid) and MS Office 365. Strong teamwork and self-motivation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or 4+ years' experience in heavy civil/transportation construction.
• Experience with estimating software, with preferred experience in HCSS/HeavyBid.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates, budgets and schedules.
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys and take-offs.
• Solicit bid information from subs, partners and suppliers.
• Distribute and manage bid plans.
• Prepare pricing pages for bids.
• Ensure bid documents are up to date.
• Deliver bids, proposals, and prequalifications to owners.
• Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE goals during bid process where required.
• Lead detailed reviews of subcontractor scope and price prior to award.
• Maintain excellent relationships with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best pricing, delivery, and quality.

Skills

Cost estimation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

HCSS/HeavyBid

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Prepare and/or coordinate estimates for individual scopes or complete projects, including analyzing specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates and preparing portions of contract proposal estimates, to include the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare preliminary cost estimates/budgets/schedules
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys/take-offs
• Solicit bid information from subs/partners/suppliers
• Distribute and manage bid plans
• Prepare pricing pages for Bids
• Ensure Bid documents are up to date.
• Delivery of bids, proposals, and prequalification's to Owners
• Manage WBE, DBE, SBE, and/or MBE goals during bid process when required by project
• Lead detailed reviews of subcontractor's scope and price prior to award.
• Maintain excellent relationship with suppliers and subcontractors to achieve best pricing, delivery, and quality.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and/or 4+ years' experience in heavy civil / transportation construction.
• Requires Experience with Estimating Software, with preferred experience with HCSS/HeavyBid
• Requires Experience with Microsoft Office 365, in particular Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Employee must be self-motivated and be able to work in a team environment.

Halmar International offers a fantastic employee benefits package including 100%company paid medical benefits, tuition reimbursement and immediate vesting on 401k matching contributions upon hire.

“Halmar International is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.”