Project Estimator

JW Fowler; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Fowler in Portland, OR, seeks an Estimator with 3–5 years in heavy civil estimating to lead major bids and support project teams. You will develop estimates, review drawings, and coordinate with field operations to ensure competitive proposals.

Candidates should be proficient in InEight and P6, MS Office, and MS Project; Primavera and AutoCAD are a plus. This full-time role emphasizes safety and timely delivery on West Coast projects.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of heavy civil estimating experience.
• Proficiency with InEight and P6 is required.
• Must be proficient with MS Office and MS Project.
• Experience with Primavera and AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in preparing accurate and timely estimates and proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site work evaluations as needed.
• Review drawings and specs; solicit input from field operations.
• Analyze construction methods to improve bid competitiveness.
• Prepare labor, material, and time estimates per standard process.
• Review quantity take-offs and support complete estimates.
• Prepare RFQs and analyze subcontract and material proposals.
• Support alternative delivery projects with estimate proposals.
• Participate in project kick-off and assist the Project Team to completion.
• Lead means and methods discussions to drive innovative estimates.
• Uphold safety responsibilities for all team members.

Skills

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Tools

InEight

P6

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

For three generations, we’ve dedicated our lives to supporting infrastructure on the West Coast. Excellence and integrity in our work is non-negotiable. From a small, family-owned company, we’ve grown to serve communities all throughout Washington, Oregon, and California. Our passion for our craft and dedication to solving challenges with ingenuity motivate us to continuously grow and improve.

As an Estimator you bring your extensive experience and thorough understanding of heavy civil construction estimating to the table. You are a self-starter who can develop major estimates while keeping critical deadlines in mind.

• Lead and prepare or assist in preparing accurate and timely estimates and proposals
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform site work evaluations, as needed
• Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions and solicit input from field operations
• Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase competitiveness of bid
• Prepare accurate estimates of labor, material, and time requirements according to standard process
• Review quantity “take-offs” and visualize where possible to support preparation of a complete estimate
• Preparation of Request for Quotations (RFQ) and analysis of subcontract and material proposals
• Support alternative delivery projects with estimate proposal development
• Participate in job kick-off meeting and support the Project Team through project completion
• Participate in and/or lead means and method discussions to drive innovative ideas for successful estimates
• Help ensure the safety of our team- Everyone is responsible for safety!

What we’re looking for...

• Proficiency in InEight and P6
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and applications, Microsoft Project; Primavera and AutoCAD a plus
• 3-5 years Heavy Civil Estimating Experience