Purchasing Estimator for Heavy Civil Transit Projects

Kokosing, Inc.; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects in Ohio and nearby states. The role can be based in Westerville or Elyria, OH, and involves preparing complete estimate packages for subcontractors and vendors across multiple projects.

The Purchasing Estimator will solicit pricing, analyze quotes, manage cost models, and coordinate with operations to resolve vendor issues while pursuing diversity and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and navigate engineering documents and plans.
• Familiarity with construction specs and standards.
• Strong numerical and spreadsheet skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for subcontractors and vendors.
• Solicit pricing from materials and subs and analyze quotes.
• Enter pricing into estimating software and maintain cost models.
• Develop plans to mitigate risk and seek value engineering opportunities.
• Assist in writing/subcontracts and purchase orders for new projects.

Skills

Reading plans

MS Office

Numerical skills

Communication

Education

Civil/Industrial Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software

Estimating software

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects in Ohio and nearby states. The role can be based in Westerville or Elyria, OH, and involves preparing complete estimate packages for subcontractors and vendors across multiple projects.

The Purchasing Estimator will solicit pricing, analyze quotes, manage cost models, and coordinate with operations to resolve vendor issues while pursuing diversity and value engineering opportunities.