What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Heavy Highway DOT position at KCI Construction?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Purpose : Heavy Highway Estimator will be an integral member of the Preconstruction / Estimating group with the goal of bidding unit price heavy highway projects. Heavy Highway Estimator will report to the Director of Preconstruction and perform tasks such as evaluation of projects, detailed takeoff of quantities, data input and bid pricing, completion of bid documents and submission bids to the State, local municipalities, and others for road, bridge, and / or utility projects.
Key Responsibilities :
- Review and understand all bid documents to determine scope of work and required content of estimate.
- Accurate estimating of projects assigned, completed on time, in a professional and competitive manner, while considering risk factors and construction methods.
- Determine labor, material, and equipment costs.
- Perform detailed quantity take-off and pricing of projects as assigned.
- Solicit subcontractors and suppliers, review scopes and pricing.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors and owners, maintaining ethical standards.
- Investigate conditions at the project site prior to bid to understand and evaluate site accessibility, surface and underground conditions and any condition that would affect construction means / methods and costs.
- Attend pre-bid meetings.
- Handle the buy-out process once projects are awarded.
- Ensure estimating practices are adhering to good faith efforts for MBE / WBE / DBE participation.
- Keep current with the latest estimating technology and techniques.
- Attend certain industry events representing KCI in a professional manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications / Experience :
Managed By :
Director of Estimating
Physical Demands :
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