Estimator

Remedial Construction Services, L.P; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedial Construction Services, L.P is seeking a Construction Estimator capable of handling full estimates for complex civil and environmental projects. You will analyze RFPs, review plans, and prepare cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.

Expect collaboration with PMs and subcontractors to refine scope and costs before proposals are submitted. The role emphasizes accurate takeoffs, use of industry tools like HCSS Heavy Bid, BlueBeam, and 3D takeoff software, with minimal travel to

Qualifications

• Two years or more of construction project estimating experience related to environmental remediation, mine reclamation, decommissioning & demolition, geotechnical, soil and/or earthwork construction
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or equivalent construction estimating experience is favorable
• Previous operations or project management experience with strong estimating skills related to earthwork would be a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Blue Beam, as well as experience creating estimates using estimating software using HCSS Heavy Bid or similar platforms
• Experience using Primavera (P6) and/or Microsoft Project would be a plus
• Experience using AutoCad civil 3D or similar 3D takeoff software is a plus
• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively with little or no direct supervision to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven work environment
• This position will requireminimal travel to attend clientmeetings, project site walks related to new earthwork projects, etc.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), plans, and amendments to determine the scope of work and content to establish costs, preparation time, project schedules, materials,labor and manpowerestimates, and reviewdocumentation for competitive bid information and accuracy
• Reviewconstruction documents,understand thescope of work required for the bid,andbreak it down into definable tasks
• Prepare and carefully review take-offs from relatedconstruction documents
• Calculate and prepare cost analysis for all materials, labor and manpower, heavy construction equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred related to RECON projects
• Developand maintainresource information related to products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Develop estimates ranging from Rough Order Magnitude (ROM), budgetary, time and material, cost reimbursable, lump sum, and unit pricing estimates for environmental remediation, site preparation, geotechnical construction, decommissioning and industrial demolition projects
• Work closely with project managers and subcontractors to promote the understanding of the scope of work, changes, potential Requests for Information, and adjustments to cost estimates prior toproposal submission to formulate accurate estimates while mitigatingrisk for the organization
• Work closely with the proposal department by developing technical approach narratives and work plans

Skills

Construction Estimating

MS Office

BlueBeam

HCSS Heavy Bid

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Environmental Science

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Overview

The Construction Estimator will manage the preparation of full estimates for complex civil, mining, geotechnical, and environmental construction projects. Estimating work includes creating time and materials, cost reimbursable estimates, lump sum, and unit pricing estimates for construction projects.

This position can be based anywhere in the Continental United States. Occasional travel to project sites, client offices, and internal meetings will be required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), plans, and amendments to determine the scope of work and content to establish costs, preparation time, project schedules, materials,labor and manpowerestimates, and reviewdocumentation for competitive bid information and accuracy
• Reviewconstruction documents,understand thescope of work required for the bid,andbreak it down into definable tasks
• Prepare and carefully review take-offs from relatedconstruction documents
• Calculate and prepare cost analysis for all materials, labor and manpower, heavy construction equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred related to RECON projects
• Developand maintainresource information related to products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Develop estimates ranging from Rough Order Magnitude (ROM), budgetary, time and material, cost reimbursable, lump sum, and unit pricing estimates for environmental remediation, site preparation, geotechnical construction, decommissioning and industrial demolition projects
• Work closely with project managers and subcontractors to promote the understanding of the scope of work, changes, potential Requests for Information, and adjustments to cost estimates prior toproposal submission to formulate accurate estimates while mitigatingrisk for the organization
• Work closely with the proposal department by developing technical approach narratives and work plans

Qualifications

• Two years or more of construction project estimating experience related to environmental remediation, mine reclamation, decommissioning & demolition, geotechnical, soil and/or earthwork construction projects
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Environmental Science, or equivalent construction estimating experience is favorable
• Previous operations or project management experience with strong estimating skillsrelated to earthwork would be aplus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, Blue Beam, as well as experience creating estimates using estimating software using HCSS Heavy Bid or similar platforms
• Experience using Primavera (P6) and/or Microsoft Project would be a plus
• Experience using AutoCad civil 3D or similar 3D takeoff software is a plus
• Must be self-motivated and able to work effectively with little or no direct supervision to thrive in a fast paced, deadline driven work environment
• This position will requireminimal travel to attend clientmeetings, project site walks related to new earthwork projects, etc.