Job Description
Job Description:Mandatory Skills:5+ years of progressive Rail Estimating experience with knowledge of civils construction or related disciplines is required.Bluebeam & Hard Dollar experience is mandatory Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.Attention to detail, mathematical and analytical skills, and accuracy.Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, experience of using estimating software is preferred.Estimating Software experience required, ideally using Hard Dollar.Responsible for accuracy of bid cost created in Hard Dollar estimating software.Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals, in preparation for pricing.Visit project sites prior to price preparation.Ability to work effectively within a team environment.Skilled at building positive working relationships with internal and external clientsAn understanding of site conditions that impact bid costs, ensure constructability.Good listening and communication skills.Ability to work in a collaborative manner.A knowledge of various types of construction contracts (particularly Cost Reimbursable, Target, and Guaranteed Maximum Price.)Responsibilities: Obtain input from Operations staff as appropriate.Performs quantity take-off from construction drawings where applicable.Supports the process to obtain pricing from suppliers and Subcontractors and incorporate into estimate.Formulates costs for tender submission – labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.Good understanding of risks relevant to scope of works priced.Maintains files and correspondence on active and completed tenders.Contributes to project success and learning.Complies with Estimating process / procedure and consistency.Complies with risk management policies and procedures.Maintains positive relationships with Clients, Consultants, and key subcontractors.Protects all forms of proprietary information.Maintains Estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.Stationed on major project as required.