Signals Estimator

RailWorks Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance incentives

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced Estimator to prepare take-offs and bid support for rail construction projects. You will analyze blueprints, develop time, cost, materials, and labor estimates, and coordinate with estimating staff to price bids.

Requirements include a minimum of 3 years in construction estimating, a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction, strong reading of plans, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation.
• Proficiency in reviewing contract documents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Reads and interprets contract documents to relate to the specified divisions.
• Solicits subcontractor/vendor pricing information.
• Analyzes and evaluates bids from subcontractors for completeness and accuracy in scope of work.
• Prepares accurate quantity surveys and take-offs.
• Reviews estimate/sub quote files to gain information for current bids.
• Prepares and submits multimillion-dollar bids to clients for company services.
• Prepares cost estimates and schedules.

Skills

Construction estimating

Plan reading

Contract documents review

Communication skills

Multitasking & deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / Construction Engineering

Job description

Benefits Offering

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Compensation

$100000 - $150000 / year

Position Summary

The Estimator prepares take-off and call work for construction projects to assist in developing bids and in the buy-out process.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Reads and interprets contract documents to relate to the specified divisions
• Solicits subcontractor/vendor pricing information
• Analyzes and evaluates bids from subcontractors for their completeness and accuracy in scope of work
• Prepares accurate quantity surveys and take-offs
• Reviews estimate/sub quote files to gain information for current bids
• Reviews and compares KPI for bid preparation
• Prepares spreadsheets and coordinates with estimating staff for bid day
• Prepares and submits multimillion-dollar bids to clients for company services
• Prepares cost estimates and schedules
• Prioritizes issues and prepares reports for senior management and clients.
• Logs and files bid documentation after bid day for estimate/sub quote file.
• Review contract(s) when awarded to ensure the contract and bid documents are representative of each other
• Prepares and schedules hand off meeting with management to review budget and at bid plan for project execution
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or equivalent takeoff software

Desired experience

• Hard Dollar (InEight) estimating software experience
• Transit or Rail electrical estimating background

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of construction estimating experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation
• Proficiency in reviewing contract documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities and meet deadlines

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Generally works indoors, with some onsite/outdoor work
• Frequently sits, stands, walks, reads, writes, and uses a computer keyboard
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
• May be exposed to loud noise.

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open‑minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to an individual’s sex, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.