Estimator

Estimator Position

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. Compensation $120,000 - $160,000 / year

Position Summary

The Estimator prepares take-off and call work for construction projects to assist in developing bids and in the buy-out process.

Primary / Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyzes blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
• Reads and interprets contract documents relating to the assigned specific divisions
• Solicite subcontractor / vendor pricing information
• Analyzes and evaluates bids from subcontractors for their completeness and accuracy in scope of work
• Prepares accurate quantity surveys and take-offs
• Reviews estimate / sub quote files to gain information for current bids
• Reviews and compares KPI for bid preparation
• Prepares spreadsheets and coordinates with estimating staff for bid day
• Prepares and submits multimillion-dollar bids to clients for company services
• Prepares cost estimates and schedules
• Prioritizes issues and prepares reports for senior management and clients
• Logs and files bid documentation after bid day for estimate / sub quote file
• Review contract(s) when awarded to ensure the contract and bid documents are representative of each other
• Prepares and schedules hand off meeting with management to review budget and at bid plan for project execution

Required Skills and Qualifications

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Footer - EEO This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.