What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator - Bridges position at System One Holdings, LLC?
As a Bridge / Structural Estimator, you will prepare and coordinate complete Bridge / Structural estimates related to transportation project pursuits across our work regions. You will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional bridge and retaining wall projects, as well as more complex structure types including Segmental, Inclined Steel Arch, Post-Tensioned, Cable-Stay, and Suspension Structures.
Estimating Responsibilities
- Review proposals, specifications, and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, perform project site visits, etc. to determine scope of work and estimate requirements.
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, determine least cost means and methods for construction, and complete full cost estimates for assigned work items including self-review of work.
- Review and compare estimated cost items to historical cost data.
- Review and compare construction means-and-methods options and incorporate least cost / best value solution(s).
- Coordinate with other estimators and operations managers to ensure estimates are complete and responsive to requirements.
- Collaborate with clients, design partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions for traditional and alternative contracting pursuits.
- Analyze geotechnical reports to determine how ground conditions will impact operations and cost.
- Determine optimum pipe and structure material applications based on project constraints.
- Review and analyze subcontractor and supplier quotes.
- Prepare CPM schedules for assigned estimates.
- Monitor client document changes (addenda) and advise the estimating team on changes.
- Compose, track, and manage clarification correspondence with the client.
- Prepare bid documents and pricing forms for submittal.
- Track job-cost data on awarded contracts and compare them to bid budgets.
- Support project operations on extra work change orders.
- Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models, takeoff templates, etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
