Junior Estimator

OHLA USA; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Engaging work environment

Job summary

OHLA USA in Maryland is seeking a Junior Estimator to coordinate bid documents, perform takeoffs, and manage subcontractor and vendor pricing. You will support project start-up meetings and prepare owner estimates, requisitions, and cost-to-completes.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of estimating experience, a civil/structural engineering or architecture background, and familiarity with takeoff software. This role offers an engaging, collaborative environment in a growing company.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Career progression demonstrated in prior roles.
• Experience with take-offs, pricing, and subcontractor communication.
• familiarity with MDOT, VDOT, DC Water, WSSC, WMATA, VRE is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Investigate specs, scope, and drawings to understand bid requirements.
• Perform takeoffs and calculations accurately and on time.
• Visit sites to gather data and verify production rates.
• Adjust bid methods based on new information during bidding.
• Negotiate cost, quality, and delivery using buyout procedures.
• Identify contract risks and communicate with Contracts dept.
• Contribute to pricing strategies and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with BD, Engineering and Operations to price bids on time.
• Draft proposals per RFP with detailed pricing and clarifications.

Skills

Estimating experience

Teamwork

Time management

Career progression

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or architecture

Tools

Primavera

HCSS

OST (On Screen Takeoff)

AGTEK

Job description

Overview

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Junior Estimator in Maryland. The Junior Estimator is responsible for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start-up meetings, owner estimates, subcontractors and vendor requisitions and cost to completes.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work and drawings for his/her portion of a bid and develops a complete understanding of the requirements.
• Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data.
• Conducts field visits to gather relevant data on project site conditions verify production rates and learn new construction techniques.
• Adjusts bid methods and incorporates this information accordingly during the bidding process.
• Negotiates the best deal for cost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project.
• Makes well-supported recommendations on how to mitigate and price risks.
• Interfaces extensively with the Contracts department to address any risks or issues with the contract.
• Helps develop pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams to get bid priced and submitted on time.
• Drafts proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, etc.
• Has experience in performing take-off, pricing, and communicating with subcontractors.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must.
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Track record of achievement and career progression.
• Experience in Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST) and AGTEK would be advantageous.
• Has experience of local agencies such as MDOT, VDOT, DC Water, WSSC, WMATA, VRE etc.

Benefits Offered by OHLA USA

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more!!

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

OHLA ADA Message

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message

OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minimum Salary

USD $85,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $110,000.00/Yr.