Estimator - Bridge/Infrastructure

George J. Igel & Co., Inc.

Columbus (OH)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Professional Development

Student Loan Repayment

401k Profit Sharing and Match

Performance Bonus Program

Wellness Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

George J. Igel & Co., Inc. seeks an Estimator - Bridge/Infrastructure in Columbus, OH. This in-person role with hybrid work options focuses on accurate take-offs, detailed pricing, and timely bid letters for civil projects.

You will collaborate with field leadership and project management, review contracts for scope and price, pursue new work opportunities, and contribute to value engineering while upholding integrity, gratitude, excellence, and leadership.

Qualifications

Five years of experience in civil construction preferred.
Four-year degree in Construction Management or related field preferred.
Experience bidding on bridge/infrastructure projects highly preferred.
Pre-employment drug screening required; SUPr Drug-Free Workplace.

Responsibilities

Review project documents for accurate take-offs and quantities.
Consult with Field Leadership and Project Management; review cost history to price items.
Identify, discuss, and document project risks during bidding.
Prepare quotation letters with references to minimize miscommunication and risk.
Complete bid forms accurately and chase bid projects as assigned.
Re-price work as necessary from negotiations and develop presentations.
Engage with subcontractors and vendors to obtain quotes.
Market capabilities and develop client relationships; seek new work opportunities.
Support Project Management and attend pre-/post-job meetings.
Review contracts for scope and price; identify errors; explore value engineering.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Communication

Reading plans

Engineer’s scale

Time management

Lifting 25 pounds

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

George J. Igel & Co., Inc.

Estimator - Bridge/Infrastructure

Reports to: Senior Estimator

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (One (1) Hour Lunch)

Job Location: 3500 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43207- This position is primarily in person, with hybrid work capabilities.

General Overview: An Estimator contributes to the Department’s goal of maintaining a specified profitable backlog by performing estimating and sales functions. Our estimators strive for innovation, accuracy, and creativity in our estimates. This person should consistently demonstrate our company values of Integrity, Gratitude, Excellence, and Leadership.

Thoroughly reviews project documents to provide accurate take-off and consistent quantities of items of work
Seeks input from Field Leadership and Project Management, and reviews cost history from applicable software to price items of work
Determines, discusses, and documents project risk with appropriate stakeholders throughout the bidding process
Provides consistent, timely, and clearly defined quotation letters with explicit references to avoid miscommunication and minimize risk to the Company
Accurately completes bid forms
Chases bid projects as assigned
Re-prices work as necessary from negotiations
Develops presentations when necessary
Interacts with subcontractors and vendors with integrity to acquire quotes and minimize commitment
Markets Company capabilities by developing relationships with our clients and engineers
Seeks new work opportunities and responds to inquiries about prospective projects
Assists Project Management and Field Leadership with projects as questions arise
Participates in internal and external meetings including pre- and post-job meetings as required
Reviews contracts to check scope and price, and identifies errors
Pursues creative value engineering opportunities
Knows and adheres to all Company policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

This list is non-exhaustive. Job responsibilities may vary based on operational needs and the instructions of the employee’s supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Estimating software, Microsoft Office applications, and Bluebeam; Skilled in being highly detail-oriented, multitasking, prioritize work assignments, and communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and in writing; ability to read and comprehend written materials, including emails, reports, and policies; Skilled in reading and interpreting construction plans, with the ability to perform intermediate math functions and use an Engineer’s scale; ability to focus and maintain concentration for extended periods while performing tasks that require attention to detail; ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure deadlines are met; must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time; ability to move around the office to access cabinets, office machinery, attend in-person meetings. Ability to lift and carry items weighing 25 pounds or more.

Qualifications:

Five (5) years of experience in civil construction industry preferred
Four (4) year degree in Construction Management or related field of study preferred
Experience in bidding on bridge and infrastructure projects is highly preferred
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening. (George J. Igel & Co., Inc. is a SUPR Drug-Free Workplace and tests for marijuana)
Must maintain an MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) that meets the Company’s eligibility requirements

Comprehensive Employee Benefit Program: