Estimator

Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Estimator role in Washougal, WA. Our client is a well-established industry leader known for innovation and a commitment to delivering the highest quality products. With a focus on continuous improvement, they pride themselves on maintaining excellence at every stage of their manufacturing process.

 

Education:

 

·         Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

 

Experience:

·         Experience working in heavy civil/marine construction with at least ten years of combined construction and estimating experience

·         HCSS Heavy Bid experience a plus

·         Working knowledge of standard marine and heavy civil construction practices

·         Experience in estimating projects with values up to $50 million

·         Experience working on Joint Venture pursuits a plus

·         Experience working on Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract projects a plus

 

 

 

Skills:

·         Working knowledge of standard marine construction practices

·         Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, P6, and AutoCAD

·         Strong technical writing skills and ability to contribute to proposal preparation

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skills

·         Ability to work independently.  Excellent organizational and time management skills

·         Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while satisfying customer needs and maintaining effective working relationships.

·         Ability to proactively identify issues and offer solutions

·         Ability to work achieve required deadlines

 

 

Responsibilities:

·         Formulates and leads project estimates/proposals to ensure a quality, accurate and timely submission. This includes working closely with current team of estimators and project managers to provide turnkey cost estimates.

·         Develops project work plans, schedules, and submittals.

·         Leads bid kick-off and board review meetings.

·         Performs material take-offs, organizes pre-bid data, researches past costs, and develops construction sequence.

·         Coordinates and cultivates strong business relationships with vendors and sub-contractors.

·         Performs site visits and investigations as needed.

·         Produces pre-bid construction schedules.

·         Attends pre-job job meetings.

·         Conducts constructability studies.

·         Presents estimate quantities, rationale, and scheme to management during bid reviews.

·         Organizes and conducts handoff of project to operations if project awarded.

·         Attends and is an active participant in weekly job progress meetings with operations, accounting, and field staff.

·         Leads project hand-off meetings with key operational staff.

·         Identifies project risks and potential contingencies.

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

·         Performs additional assignments per Management’s direction.

·         Collaborates with other Ballard managers to determine win strategies for bids.

 

 

Physical Demands Working Environment:

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

·         Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions

·         Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.)

·         Will travel on land, water, and aircraft

·         Will sit and stand for several hours at a time

·         Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for various periods of time

 

What We Offer:

· Competitive hourly wage. $130,000 DOE
· Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
· Opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.
· A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
· The chance to contribute to a company that values precision, innovation, and community.

 

 

 

At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community—how we help others is how we leave our mark.

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Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.