What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator - Quantities Take Off position at NxT Level?
About Our Client :
Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance
The world relies on infrastructure — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life, and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Our Client’s family of civil construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure across the nation.
They construct and rehabilitate highways, bridges, tunnels, mass-transit systems, and water management and wastewater treatment facilities. In short, they help their clients make “public works” work. Their corporate integrity, financial strength, and outstanding record of performance make them an attractive partner on large, sophisticated infrastructure projects.
From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects.
Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent
DESCRIPTION :
As an Estimator-Quantities Takeoff at Our Client , reporting to the VP Estimating / Lead Estimator, you will have the opportunity to :
Conduct a thorough review of the contract plans, specifications, and other documents for the bid items assigned.
Perform detailed quantity take-offs for the bid items assigned.
Know general requirements and special conditions.
Be aware of the proposal requirements and discuss them with the Lead Estimator.
Identify unusual items, if any.
File and update bid documents.
Submit and log RFIs and RFCs.
Solicit quotations from subcontractors and suppliers.
Prepare HCSS comparison sheets.
Assist in preparing the bid schedule.
Identify D / M / WBE requirements, prepare GFE using SmartBid.
Develop clear write-ups and documentation required for SOQ / RFP type proposals.
Assist in the preparation of documents for bid and proposal submission.
For Joint Venture bids, compare and reconcile quantities.
Communicate and work well with others (team player).
Take direction well and not be afraid to ask questions or for assistance.
REQUIREMENTS :
BS in Engineering or Construction Management or similar from an accredited institution is preferred.
Minimum experience of 5 years in heavy civil construction working with a General Contractor, including 3 years in Estimating.
Fluent with the following software :
HCSS Heavy Bid
Blue Beam
Excel
Primavera P6
SmartBid
