Estimator

B.L. Harbert International is seeking an Estimator to work in our International Estimating Department in Birmingham, Alabama. Candidate must be willing to travel occasionally for International pre-bid site visits and other project meetings.

Responsibilities:

·        Analyze RFP documents

·        Perform detailed quantity take-offs

·        Analyze vendor and subcontract proposals

·        Price various work packages

·        Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

·        U.S. Citizen

·        Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

·        Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Building Construction, or similar curriculum

·        7 years of experience in estimating for commercial, light industrial, and U.S. Government construction projects

·        Experience performing detailed quantity take-offs for earthwork, site utilities, structural concrete, and architectural items

·        Experience with analysis of vendor and subcontractor proposals, and preparation of bid comparison tabulations

Preferences:

·        Experience in the conversion of estimates into detailed project budgets

·        Prior pre-construction or field experience on international projects for private or U.S. Government clients

·        Experience in reviewing and analyzing project initiated change order proposals to determine contractual validity and accuracy of the proposed pricing

·        Experience in writing technical proposals

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:

·        Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead

·        Have the ability to stoop, bend, walk, kneel, crouch and crawl

·        Have the ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs. of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc.

·        Have the ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing required

·        Possess the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills

·        Possess a high degree of concentration necessary in a busy office environment

Work Environment:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee

·        Must be able to work in an office environment

·        Must have flexibility with hours in order to better accommodate business needs

B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401K plan and paid holidays and vacation.

B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Vets / Disabilities