Geotechnical Estimator – Foundations (Birmingham, AL)

KELLER; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Keller in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our geotechnical and foundation projects in the region. You will develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for typical projects and support senior estimators on larger jobs.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing quantity take-offs, evaluating geotechnical data, compiling documents, and preparing bid proposals while coordinating with operations, engineering and project management to turn bids into successful

Qualifications

• Plan reading, comprehension and take-off
• Sound technical knowledge
• Problem solving abilities utilizing outside-the-box thinking
• Commercial instincts
• Get-it-done attitude
• Ability to meet fast paced and dynamic schedules and deadlines
• Intermittent travel for pre-bid and client meetings and site visits

Responsibilities

• Reviewing plans and specifications
• Performing quantity take-offs
• Evaluate & review geotechnical information
• Compiling relevant documents and data
• Using HCSS for cost estimating (training will be provided if not proficient)
• Preparing internal bid review documents
• Preparing bid proposals
• Participating in client meetings as needed
• Collaborating with internal operations, engineering and project management to ensure bids develop into successful projects

Skills

Plan reading

Take-offs

Geotechnical knowledge

Commercial instincts

Client communication

Education

BS in Construction Management or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

HCSS

Job description

Keller in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Estimator to join our geotechnical and foundation projects in the region. You will develop accurate, competitive cost estimates for typical projects and support senior estimators on larger jobs.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, performing quantity take-offs, evaluating geotechnical data, compiling documents, and preparing bid proposals while coordinating with operations, engineering and project management to turn bids into successful