Purchasing Estimator

Kokosing, Inc.; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for transportation projects across MD, VA, OH, WV, and PA. The role supports bidding with subcontractors and material vendors and may be based in Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA.

The position involves reviewing documents, soliciting pricing, and maintaining cost models with experience in heavy civil construction. Strong communication and coordination with operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering documents and construction plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite for cost modeling and communication.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents to determine scope and estimate content.
• Solicit material and subcontract pricing for each project.
• Enter pricing into estimating software and maintain cost models.
• Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and operations to ensure bid accuracy and schedule.
• Identify risks and opportunities; develop mitigation and value engineering ideas.
• Assist in writing subcontracts and purchase orders; support project setup and diversity outreach.

Skills

Reading docs

Microsoft Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Civil Engineering or related degree preferred

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to service our transportation projects in Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. We are considering candidates to work out of our Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA offices.

Position Summary

As a Purchasing Estimator, you will prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for all work scopes performed by subcontractors and material vendors related to transportation pursuits across our work regions. With Kokosing you will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional and alternative contracting pursuits on multiple projects ranging from simple highway rehabilitation projects to some of the largest most complex mega-projects in the region.

Education and Experience

• Civil Engineering, Industrial Management, or construction related degree is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in estimating, engineering, or as a buyer/purchasing agent in support of procuring heavy civil construction projects is preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.

Estimating and Purchasing Responsibilities

• Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and required content of estimates.
• Solicit material and subcontract pricing according to the needs of each project.
• Analyze and normalize quotes and enter pricing into estimating software.
• Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models including accurate information on historical prices from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to ensure entire bid scope is properly accounted for.
• Identify risk items and develop plans to mitigate risk items.
• Identify Value Engineering concepts and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
• Assist in writing and reviewing subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.
• Coordinate with project operations as required to help resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, and maintain the project schedule.
• Formulate plans for meeting project diversity goals and implement plan on each bid pursuit.
• Solicit diversity participation and maintain outreach documentation to demonstrate good faith efforts toward diversity goals.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with vendor community and industry partners.
• Participate in owner, contractor, and industry events.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to read and navigate engineering documentation and construction plans.
• Requires familiarity with construction and material specifications and standards.
• Understanding of construction contracts and terminology is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Expected annual salary range for this position is: $80,000-100,000

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.