Purchasing Estimator - Heavy Civil Construction

Kokosing; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading US general contractor, seeks an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation bids across Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Roles include preparing complete estimate packages, soliciting pricing, and coordinating with vendors for mega-projects from Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA offices.

Qualification emphasis on estimating, purchasing, and reading plans, with familiarity in HCSS Heavy Bid; MS Office skills and strong communication are

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Management or related field preferred.
• Experience in estimating or purchasing for heavy civil construction.
• Familiar with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and content of estimates.
• Solicit material and subcontract pricing for each project.
• Analyze quotes and enter pricing into estimating software.
• Maintain records for estimating cost models with historical price data from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to cover the full bid scope.
• Identify risk items and develop mitigation plans.
• Assist in writing subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.
• Coordinate with project operations to resolve problems and maintain schedule.
• Formulate plans to meet diversity goals and document outreach efforts toward diversity targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendor community and industry partners.

Skills

Estimating

Purchasing

Communication

Reading plans

Education

Civil Engineering

Industrial Management

Construction-related degree

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kokosing, a leading US general contractor, seeks an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation bids across Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Roles include preparing complete estimate packages, soliciting pricing, and coordinating with vendors for mega-projects from Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA offices.

Qualification emphasis on estimating, purchasing, and reading plans, with familiarity in HCSS Heavy Bid; MS Office skills and strong communication are