Purchasing Estimator

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Job summary

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects across MD, VA, OH, WV, and PA. The role involves preparing complete estimate packages and coordinating with subcontractors and vendors for multiple mega projects.

The position requires the ability to review specifications, solicit pricing, and maintain cost models while pursuing competitive bids. Office locations include Annapolis Junction, MD, or Richmond, VA, with on-site work expected.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering, Industrial Management, or related degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in estimating, engineering, or as a buyer/purchasing agent for heavy civil projects preferred.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and content of estimates.
• Solicit material and subcontract pricing for each project.
• Enter pricing into estimating software and maintain cost models.
• Coordinate with estimating staff to cover full bid scope and timelines.
• Identify risk items and develop mitigation plans and VE opportunities.
• Assist in writing subcontracts and purchase orders for new projects.

Skills

Reading plans

Estimating experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Industrial Eng degree

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

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

• Medical
• Life
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K plan

Salary

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. Since 1951, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.