Purchasing Estimator – Transportation Civil Projects

Kokosing; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects across MD, VA, OH, WV and PA. This role offers work out of Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA with a focus on subcontractor and material vendor pricing for complex bids.

The ideal candidate has estimating experience in heavy civil construction, familiarity with HCSS Heavy Bid, and strong communication skills to coordinate with project teams and suppliers. Salary range $80,000–$100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Reading plans

Construction specs

Communication skills

Estimating processes

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

Kokosing is seeking an Estimator (Purchasing) to support transportation projects across MD, VA, OH, WV and PA. This role offers work out of Annapolis Junction, MD or Richmond, VA with a focus on subcontractor and material vendor pricing for complex bids.

The ideal candidate has estimating experience in heavy civil construction, familiarity with HCSS Heavy Bid, and strong communication skills to coordinate with project teams and suppliers. Salary range $80,000–$100,000 per year.