Description

　　Robert Half has a client in need of talented and eager Estimator for a new permanent role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today! Full cycle A/P, cash applications, and data entry will be the main responsibilities in this Estimator role. As well, you will handle accounts payable, month-end closing, accounts receivable, and reconciliation. Self-driven and organized professionals will thrive in this role and should apply immediately. This Estimator opportunity will be located in the Pittsburg, California area and will be a permanent position.

　　Job Duties

　　Evaluate site access and conditions and propose production levels for proposals

　　Make site visits as needed to confirm scope of work

　　For proposals won, provide project binder and proposal to Operations Team & Field Foreman for successful completion of projects throughout the project lifecycle by assisting with change orders, takeoffs, constructability analysis, and cost forecasting.

　　Produce a volume of work that results in revenue that meets the level necessary to continue fully utilizing the maximum capacity of the company’s existing resources and strives for 10% growth each year.

　　Provide competitive bids that result in profitable contracts.

　　Responsible for all aspects of estimating including pre-construction, hard bids, negotiated bids, budgets, general conditions, value engineering, and subcontractor bidding.

　　Analyze RFPs and making a determination of most profitable yielding work and setting priorities in bidding is the best use of the estimator resource.

　　Review project drawings and specifications to determine scope of work.

　　· Attend client pre-bid meetings, complete jobsite visits, and keep a record of all verbal information disseminated by the client during the pre-bid meeting and RFQ process.

　　Prepare quantity takeoff.

　　Identify labor, equipment and material requirements.

　　Determine production rates.

　　Prepare cost estimates assuring all necessary costs are detailed and included in the estimate, such as management services, equipment and material costs, construction costs, operating costs, and other costs associated with wet pipeline projects

　　Work with Operations & Field Forman for project extra work/change orders.

　　Generate change order proposals for submission to Project Owner/ Management.

　　Coordinate administrative staff in sending documents to vendors and subcontractors.

　　Assist fellow team members (in a supporting role) to help excel the overall estimating team thus supporting the completion of accurate, competitive, and timely estimates.

　　Maintain composure, professionalism and objectivity in difficult situations and effectively resolve conflict without escalating tension.

　　Solicit multiple quotes to be used to select the most suitable offer and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers for labor, materials and equipment.

　　Create and maintain strong Vendor and Subcontractor business relationships

　　Requirements

　　Required Education & Experience

　　Site work & excavation: 3-5 years (Required)

　　Concrete flat work and asphalt paving: 3 years (Preferred)

　　Utility construction: 3-5 years (Preferred)

　　Construction Estimating: 5-7 years (Required)

　　Bachelor degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience. 5-10 years utility or commercial construction experience is preferred.

　　Strong experience in project cost estimating and project management with an emphasis in wet pipeline industry projects preferred.

　　Available to work as needed on a job site.

　　Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Required)

　　Experience with HCSS HeavyJob & HeavyBid (Preferred)

　　Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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