Careers

Estimator

NC-Raleigh

Req#: 19521BR

Date published: 12-Nov-2014

Opportunity: Experienced Hire

Business Line: Corporate Const/Procurement

Business Plan: EST

Level: 004

Overland Contracting Inc.,® (OCI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Black & Veatch (B&V) that provides construction services in the open/merit shop arena.
Our operations bring consistency and efficiency to project execution in power
generation; power delivery;
telecommunications; water and
wastewater treatment; gas, oil and chemicals; and has both the flexibility and experience to offer innovative solutions in
almost any situation. Tailored to fit our clients' project-specific needs, options are available through direct hire or subcontract strategies utilizing open-shop labor in support of EPC projects as well as
construction-only work for the water, energy and information markets across the country.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
•Performs quantity take-offs.
•Applies self-perform labor man-hours and productivity to estimates.
•Obtains competitive commodity pricing and solicits quotations for any specialty equipment and material.
•Communicates with engineers, to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
•Proposal development.
•Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
•Assists with final assembly of estimate including proposal presentation.
•After the bid, collects and organizes all bid information for future reference.
•Aids in maintaining historical data.

Subcontractor Solicitation / Evaluation

•Prepares the scope of work for CSA subcontracts.
•Directs, coordinates and provides access to information and documents to subcontractors. Responds to subcontractor questions.
•Evaluates the lowest cost, qualified subcontractor/bid.

Industry Knowledge / Relationships

•Builds relationships with subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for OCI.
•Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:
•Bachelor’s degree and/or 5-10 years estimating and field experience.
•Estimating experience in all aspects of civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
•General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
•Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
•In depth knowledge of civil activities (excavation, concrete, etc.), steel erection, and architectural components.
•General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, target pricing, and GMP processes.
•Working knowledge of Sage Timberline Estimating software including setting up, building and managing estimates, assembly takeoff and development and spreadsheet report management is required.
•Working knowledge of estimating tools, such as On Screen Takeoff is preferred.
•Strong math and analytical skills.
•Attention to detail.
•Ability to conceptualize, make assumptions and clarify when detail is not provided.
•Solid interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with others.

Preferred Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5-10 years estimating and field experience.
•Estimating experience in all aspects of civil, structural and architectural disciplines.
•General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
•Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
•In depth knowledge of civil activities (excavation, concrete, etc.), steel erection, and architectural components.
•General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, target pricing, and GMP processes.
•Working knowledge of Sage Timberline Estimating software including setting up, building and managing estimates, assembly takeoff and development and spreadsheet report management is required.
•Working knowledge of estimating tools, such as On Screen Takeoff is preferred.
•Strong math and analytical skills.
•Attention to detail.
•Ability to conceptualize, make assumptions and clarify when detail is not provided.
•Solid interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with others.