Purchasing Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction Bids

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

Job summary

Kokosing seeks an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects across Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The role is based in our Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA offices.

You will prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages, solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing, and enter data into estimating software, while identifying risks and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering, industrial management, or construction-related degree preferred but not required.
• Experience in estimating, engineering, or purchasing for heavy civil construction preferred.
• Experience using HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review project documents and specs to determine estimate scope.
• Solicit pricing from subcontractors and material vendors.
• Enter pricing into estimating software.
• Maintain records of cost models with historical prices.
• Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to cover full bid scope.
• Identify risk items and develop mitigation plans.
• Identify value engineering opportunities to gain competitive advantage.
• Assist in writing subcontracts and purchase orders for new projects.
• Coordinate with project operations to resolve issues and maintain schedule.
• Support diversity goals and outreach documentation.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and industry partners.
• Participate in owner, contractor, and industry events.
• Perform additional assignments as directed.

Skills

Reading engineering docs

Construction specs familiarity

Contracts knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Civil/Construction degree preferred

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Kokosing seeks an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects across Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. The role is based in our Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA offices.

You will prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages, solicit subcontractor and vendor pricing, and enter data into estimating software, while identifying risks and value engineering opportunities.