Senior Estimator

RAM Enterprise, Inc.; Elko (NV); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Company Match

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

RAM Enterprise, Inc. seeks an experienced estimator to prepare full project estimates in the mining and construction sectors. The role reports to the Senior Estimator in Elko, NV and can be performed remotely as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of heavy industrial or commercial estimating experience, with skills in HCSS Heavy Bid, MS Project, and Excel. Strong communication, organization, and ability to work with subcontractors are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industrial or commercial estimating.
• Experience delivering lump sum, design-build, and time-and-material estimates.
• Field experience or education in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Project/Construction management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new bid opportunities for constructability and internal suitability.
• Summarize and present high-level scoping of potential projects for go/no go approvals.
• Visit project sites, participate in pre-bid meetings, clarify scope, and prepare RFIs.
• Create detailed estimates using HCSS or internal worksheets per client pricing format.
• Research pricing based on historical and regional costs; develop self-performed estimates.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to capture complete scope of each trade.

Skills

Estimating proficiency

Bid coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Structural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

HCSS Heavy Bid

MS Project

Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on a variety of complex projects in the mining and construction sector. This is a salary position reporting directly to the Senior Estimator at RAM Enterprise, Inc.

The selected candidate will report to the Elko, NV office but can be a remote position.

Benefits Included:

• 401k Company Match
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate new bid opportunities for constructability and internal suitability.
• Summarize and present high-level scoping of potential projects to internal stakeholders for go/ no go approval.
• Visit project work sites, participate in pre-bid meetings, clarify scope of work, and prepare RFI's.
• Accurately utilize project plans and specifications to identify scopes of work, assign crews, schedules, materials, and subcontracting opportunities
• Interpret drawings and plans to create detailed material takeoffs.
• Create detailed cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software, and or internal worksheets, to produce detailed estimates that follow the pricing format required by the client.
• Research pricing for estimates based on historical and regional costs.
• Develop self-performed estimates for trades that RAM chooses to self-perform.
• Understand and seek out specialty subcontractors and suppliers that will assist in the fulfillment of the requirements of the project.
• Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade involved in the project and the overall estimate.
• Obtain current material and equipment quotes used in the development of an estimate.
• Work closely with other estimators and business unit leaders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project.
• Coordinate and lead estimate reviews with business unit leaders and or other estimators to finalize estimates in HCSS.
• Develop and/or manage the development of preliminary bid schedules based on the information provided in the RFP, utilizing MS Project software.
• Understand and manage RAM's risk as part of the proposal preparation process.
• Prepare and submit written technical proposals, and fill out all other bid documents, accurately addressing the project owners' requests for proposals by the bid submission deadline.
• Field experience, or education in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Project/Construction management preferred. Mining experience highly preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industrial, or commercial estimating required.
• General knowledge and understanding of new construction, and process maintenance and repair work relating to surface and underground mine sites.
• Experience delivering lump sum, design build, and time and materials estimates for projects encompassing; civil, structural foundations, structural steel erection, piping, mechanical installations, and other industrial applications preferred.
• HCSS (Heavy Bid Software), MS Project, and Excel strongly preferred.
• Experience identifying and presenting alternative delivery methods, or value engineering preferred.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Flexibility, sense of urgency, and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly productive and willing to manage a busy work schedule independently.
• Strong verbal and written (technical) communication and presentation skills.
• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Regular office environment expectations. Sitting at least 80%
• Standing, walking and bending at least 10%
• Infrequent travel to job sites may be required. In those circumstances there are the following industrial environment expectations: The environment may include minimal exposure to hazards typical of an industrial job site; Personal protective equipment is required when on job sites, including hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed respirators, gloves, and other required protective equipment as needed.

RAM Enterprise, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing.

RAM Enterprise, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

RAM Enterprise, Inc. is a DOT compliant company and abides by all DOT regulations.