Senior Estimator

OHLA USA; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Engaging Work Environment

Job summary

OHLA USA in Maryland is seeking a Senior Estimator to coordinate bids, pricing, and buyouts for complex projects, including bridges.

Lead Bid efforts, conduct site visits, analyze drawings and specs, and manage risks with Contracts, BD, Engineering and Operations to deliver competitive, compliant proposals. 10+ years' experience and a Civil/Structural/E&A degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural Eng or architecture.
• Take-off, pricing, and communicating with subcontractors.
• Experience bidding large-scale bridges, preferably cable-stayed.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time management.
• Experience with Primavera, HCSS, OST, AGTEK is advantageous.
• Familiarity with MDOT, VDOT, DC Water, WSSC, WMATA, VRE.

Responsibilities

• Investigates specs, scope, and drawings for bid and performs takeoffs and calculations.
• Conducts field visits to gather data and updates bid methods accordingly.
• Negotiate with vendors/subcontractors on price, quality, and delivery.
• Lead Estimator, overseeing bids and submittals.
• Understand contracts and risks; mitigate pricing risks.
• Coordinate with Contracts, BD, Engineering, and Operations on final bid.
• Draft proposals per RFP with detailed pricing and clarifications.
• Instruct junior estimators on bid tasks.
• Manage relationships with client engineers and design-build designers.

Skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil, structural engineering or architecture

Tools

Primavera

HCSS

On Screen Takeoff (OST)

AGTEK

Job description

Overview

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Estimator in Maryland. The Senior Estimator is responsible for the coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start‑up meetings, owner estimates, subcontractors and vendor requisitions and cost to completes.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work and drawings for his/her portion of a bid and develops a complete understanding of project requirements Accurately and timely performs takeoffs and calculations and analyzes data for assigned scope of work
• Conducts field visits to gather relevant data on project site conditions, verify production rates and learn new construction Adjusts bid methods and incorporate this information accordingly during the bidding process
• Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors on the best deal, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure Develop pricing strategies for assigned scopes and price the bid
• Serve as Lead Estimator, leading project bids with responsibility for all project price and document submittals
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project
• Makes decisions on mitigation and price risks
• Interfaces extensively with the Contracts department to address any risks or issues with the contract
• Coordinate with Business Development, Engineering and Operations teams to determine final bid price and construction methodology
• Drafts proposals per RFP specifications with detailed pricing and clarifications
• Instruct junior estimators to perform supporting task for each bid
• Manage relationships with client engineers during project
• Manage relationships with contracted designer on design‑build projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of estimating experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture
• Has experience in performing take‑off, pricing, and communicating with subcontractors
• Has experience in bidding on large scale specialty bridges, preferably cable‑stayed bridges
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must
• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills
• Track record of achievement and career progression
• Experience in Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST) and AGTEK would be advantageous
• Has experience of local agencies such as MDOT, VDOT, DC Water, WSSC, WMATA, VRE etc.

Additional Benefits offered by OHLA USA

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short‑and Long‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Engaging work environment
• And much more

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com.

OHLA ADA Message

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide‑ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minimum Salary: USD $160,000.00

Maximum Salary: USD $180,000.00