Purchasing Estimator for Large Civil Projects

Kokosing; Annapolis (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, a leading general contractor, is seeking a Purchasing Estimator to support transportation bids in Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The role may be based in Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA, with responsibility for preparing estimates and coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing.

You will analyze project documents, solicit quotes, and maintain cost models while coordinating with operations to ensure bid scope coverage and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in estimating, engineering, or as a buyer/purchasing agent for heavy civil projects.
• Civil/industrial construction education preferred but not required.
• Experience with estimating software, preferably HCSS Heavy Bid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for work scopes by subcontractors and vendors.
• Solicit pricing from material suppliers and subcontractors and enter data into estimating software.
• Coordinate with operations to align bid scope with project schedule and requirements.
• Review documents, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans; assist in subcontract/purchase order review.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading construction docs

Communication skills

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Industrial Management degree

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kokosing, a leading general contractor, is seeking a Purchasing Estimator to support transportation bids in Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The role may be based in Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA, with responsibility for preparing estimates and coordinating subcontractor and vendor pricing.

You will analyze project documents, solicit quotes, and maintain cost models while coordinating with operations to ensure bid scope coverage and risk mitigation.