Estimator

Atkinson Seattle

Atkinson is seeking an experienced Estimator to support our Pacific Northwest operations. The Estimating/Preconstruction Department is responsible for preparing budgets and bids for all Atkinson projects, and for continuous preconstruction on awarded projects that are in the development phase. The responsibilities of the Estimating/Preconstruction Department include compiling qualified bidders lists; issuing invitations to bidders; soliciting bids; preparing estimates for all Atkinson work, quantifying and pricing labor and materials; receiving bids; and reviewing bids to prepare total project costs. This key member of our team will passionately help promote the development of creative, innovative solutions to construction challenges and enjoy the acquisition of winning profitable work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of professionalism and ethical behavior when representing the Company.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for projects under various delivery methods.
• Lead or Perform portions of estimates for multi-discipline projects including understanding scope and performing accurate quantity surveys.
• Supervise and train other estimators in your primary area of expertise.
• Solicit Subcontractor and/or Vendor quotes and evaluate them for scope and qualifications.
• Lead meetings with Subcontractors to develop complete scopes and discuss strategy.
• Perform risk and contract management responsibilities as required on bids.
• Assist in developing a strategy to achieve minority participation requirements.
• Review total estimate to ensure accuracy and completeness prior to formal quotation.
• Monitor comparison of estimated costs to actual costs.
• Research and promote continuous improvement in developing more efficient estimating methods.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of engineering, estimating, construction management, general management, or field engineering experience in the heavy civil field is required.
• HCSS Estimating software experience
• Proficient at Earthwork Estimating
• Demonstrate the ability to either lead or be a part of a team for multiple projects and pursuits at any given time.
• Software: Takeoff, Heavy Bid, Bluebeam, AGTek.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be detail oriented, technically sound and have good communication skills.
• Must be familiar with both conceptual, detailed, and self-perform estimating.
  
  

Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work life assistance and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role the base salary range is $100,000 to $150,000 .

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