What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator I position at Ferrovial?
About us :
Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Job Description : Objective
The position of Estimator will analyze, prepare and review bids (including earthwork, utilities, mechanical piping, and amenities) for heavy civil (roadway, highway, bridge) projects. Must have experience estimating on large ($50 mm plus) projects utilizing all delivery methods.
Regular Job Duties
- Access cost effectiveness of products, projects or service.
- Track actual costs relative to bids as the project develops. Track actual commodities pricing for items that may impact cost before bid or during buy-out phase.
- Consult with clients, vendors and personnel in other departments to discuss project and formulate strategies, estimates and resolve conflict issues.
- Confer with engineers, owners, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Review plans and specifications for general compliance and standard industry practices for utility and water / wastewater treatment plant projects.
- Responsible for through review and understanding of all correspondence required during bidding phase of project including but not limited to : Plans, Specifications, Bid Forms, RFI's, Clarifications and Addenda.
- Administer full cycle take-offs and pricing for your assigned divisions, subcontractor coordination, evaluation of skills, bid preparation and submittal of bid. This includes when only 30-60% plans are available.
- Maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for your divisions using SmartBidNet software.
- Prepare sub-bid analysis documents for use by project team in qualifying sub-bids and material.
- Prepare electronic estimates including preliminary cost information
- Prepare documentation and estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing and scheduling work.
- Provide leadership to others through example and by sharing knowledge and skill.
- Maintain a highly organized work environment and manage multiple projects with various bid dates simultaneously.
- Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
- Complete post-bid analysis after bid for lessons learned and problems that were encountered.
- Train and development less experienced estimators
- Other duties as assigned by manager
Qualifications
The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
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