Position Overview:

Prepare portions of or complete contract proposal estimates for one or more disciplines, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

· Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

· Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

· Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.

· May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.

· Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.

· Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

· Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

· Lead and coordinate total estimating effort relevant to particular bid/project as assigned.

· Maintain files of working documents as back up for estimates figures.

· Interact with owner, A/E, and other contractors to provide engineering and cost data regarding project feasibility.

· Follow awarded contracts as assigned, may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc.

· Works with the Senior Project Manager and VP to assign responsibilities on each project

· Oversight of the Indiana estimating process for all projects including maintenance of standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.

· Works with Corporate office to prepare bid forms, request bid bonds, insurance, and coordinate delivery of bid documents between offices.

· Develop and maintain project lead log for the Indiana Office.

· Maintain prequalification for State, City & County Agencies

· Solicit subcontractors and suppliers in support of project bids.

· Attend outreach events in effort to identify subcontractor and bid opportunities

· Provide complete detailed estimates for concrete work, structures, earthwork, piling, etc.

· Provide technical support to personnel preparing discipline estimates for assigned bids.

· Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to back-up estimate figures.

· Track awarded contracts as required

· Maintain subcontractor data base and develop positive relationships with subcontractors