Underground Estimator - Drainage & Waterline Mega-Projects

Kokosing, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Underground Estimator to prepare and coordinate comprehensive Drainage/Waterline/Sanitary estimates for transportation projects across our work regions.

You will review proposals, specifications, drawings, and site visits to determine scope and estimate requirements, while coordinating with teammates to ensure completeness. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 3–5 years of estimating experience in storm sewer/waterline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 5 years related experience if not degreed in a related field of study.
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, perform project site visits, etc. to determine scope of work and estimate requirements.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, determine least cost means and methods for construction, complete full cost estimates for assigned work items including self-review of work.
• Review and compare estimated cost items to historical cost data.
• Review and compare construction means-and-methods options and incorporate least cost/best value solution(s).
• Coordinate with other estimators and operations managers to ensure estimates are complete and responsive to requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, design partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders to develop cost effective solutions on traditional and alternative contracting pursuits.
• Analyze geotechnical reports to determine how ground conditions will impact operations and cost.
• Determine optimum pipe and structure material applications based on project constraints.
• Review and analyze subcontractor and suppler quotes.
• Prepare CPM schedules for assigned estimates.
• Monitor client document changes (addenda) and advise the estimating team on changes.
• Compose, track, and manage clarification correspondence with the client.
• Prepare bid documents and pricing forms for submittal.
• Track job-cost data on awarded contracts and compare to bid budgets.
• Support project operations on extra work change orders.
• Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models, takeoff templates, etc.
• Set productive and consistent work example for your peers.
• Continually develop technical skills by attending owner, contractor, and engineering industry events
• Stay current on equipment options, crew sizing, means, methods, and new processes within the construction industry.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with industry partners.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent worker

Attention to detail

State DOTs knowledge

Estimating

Project coordination

Public/private construction familiar

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

HCSS Heavy Bid

Excel

Bluebeam

Word

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking an Underground Estimator to prepare and coordinate comprehensive Drainage/Waterline/Sanitary estimates for transportation projects across our work regions.

You will review proposals, specifications, drawings, and site visits to determine scope and estimate requirements, while coordinating with teammates to ensure completeness. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, 3–5 years of estimating experience in storm sewer/waterline