Sr. Estimator

Sully-Miller Contracting Co.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sully-Miller Contracting Co. is seeking a qualified individual to supervise the completion of bid responses and monitor customer relations. This role guarantees quality and conformity in all submissions.

The candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology and have at least 10 years of experience in cost estimations or engineering. Responsibilities include supporting bidding processes and training departmental staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years in estimating cost controls or engineering experience.
• Clear driving record.

Responsibilities

• Close out all bids and support estimating team.
• Prepare bid items assignments for coordination.
• Troubleshoot budgets in management systems.
• Identify risks and opportunities on jobs.
• Prepare cost estimates for contract compliance.
• Support Chief Estimator with bid opportunities.
• Train and support department development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Comprehend project plans and specifications

Multitask efficiently and effectively

Work independently and as a team

Work under pressure and meet deadlines

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent math skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Knowledge of engineering and space relationship

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

10 years’ experience in estimating cost controls or engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

JD Edwards

Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software

Job description

Compensation

$150,000 - $200,000 Annually

Job Summary

Supervises the completion of responses to calls for tenders within his/her scope and monitors customer relations. Guarantees the quality of the studies and the conformity of the response files to calls for tenders.

Main Responsibilities

• Ability to close out all bids assigned to them as well as support estimating team to close bids and submit responsive proposals
• Ability to prepare bid items assignments by discipline for coordination with supporting estimators
• Ability to troubleshoot budgets for proper creation in management and accounting system
• Identify risks and opportunities on the jobs assigned to them
• Prepare cost estimates/qualifications for contract compliance
• Review and submit all bid questions for jobs assigned to them
• Support Chief Estimator by identifying bid opportunities within their respective discipline
• Train and support the development of the department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or an equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum of 10 years’ previous experience in estimating cost controls and/or engineering related experience
• Clear driving record

Skills

• Ability to comprehend project plans and specifications
• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of engineering and space relationship
• Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Proficient in Word, Excel, JD Edwards, Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software
• Strong tendency to take initiative

Physical Requirements

• Ability to utilize hands and fingers in order to type and carry reports should the need require
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with arms and hands throughout the workday should the need arise
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch should the need arise
• Ability to sit for a long period of time, possibly more than 90% of the workday
• Ability to see clearly or with assistance via necessary correction

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For Details On The Specifics Of This Commitment, Please Click Here To View The EEO Document.

Reasonable Accommodation

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying