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Bridge Estimator

Employer:	Construction Recruiters America
Job Location:	Greater West , WA
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Industry Type:	Construction Recruiters
Job Description:	Construction Recruiters of America is searching for a SENIOR ESTIMATOR in Heavy Highway and or Bridge Construction. This company has a great management team that provides employees with successful careers. Must have at least 5 years of experience with estimating in the Highway, Bridge, or Civil. Responsible for the preparation of estimates for heavy highway, structures and heavy civil projects. This position will work closely with Vendors, Subcontractors, Project Managers, and Accounting. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a requirement of this position as well as meticulous attention to detail. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: (Other duties may be assigned). * Review proposal specifications and drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. * Prepare estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour and equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work. * Review/research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates. * Incorporate historical data into unit and man-hour figures. * Participate in developing bid package estimate documents. * Maintain files of working documents for back-up to estimating figures including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc. * Create, send and manage subcontractor requests for proposal. * May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality or availability of materials. - Follow awarded contracts as assigned May include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits, procuring materials, etc. Requirements All candidates MUST have the following experiences to qualify for consideration: 5 to 10 years experience Bachelor's Degree, Technical school, Engineering, or Construction Management Degree Strong Computer skills - Estimating & Scheduling software; Internet and Project Management software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software Strong oral & written communication skills Exhibit exceptional professional judgment Be able to multi-task & prioritize with out significant direct supervision Requirements All candidates MUST have the following experiences to qualify for consideration: * 5 to 10 years experience * Bachelor's Degree, Technical school, Engineering, or Construction Management Degree * Strong Computer skills - Estimating & Scheduling software; Internet and Project Management software; Spreadsheet and Word Processing software * Strong oral & written communication skills * Exhibit exceptional professional judgment * Be able to multi-task & prioritize with out significant direct supervision.
Company Description:	Construction Recruiters America is a Nationwide Staffing Service. We hold a DBE Certification in several states and a MWBE in the City of Tucson. We are in the process of getting certified in several additional states. We can help you meet any of your DBE goals on any project you have in those states that would require DBE participation. We can provide you or your Subcontractors with Quality Temporary Manpower or we can hire the employees you find at a reduced rate. Our purpose is to provide temporary, temporary to permanent and direct hire employee placements to the construction industry. We can serve our clients on a local, regional and national level. Our management team�??s vast experience in the Construction Industry makes us well equipped to serve the specialized needs of today�??s contractor and skilled tradesman. We have a network of highly skilled local and traveling journeymen, apprentices and helpers in the following trades ready to be placed on your job site. * Electricians * Millwrights * Welders * Concrete - Form/Finishers * Pipefitters * Sheetmetal * Carpenters - Form/Finish/Trim * Warehouse * Laborers * Other Construction Trades