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Teklysium Inc. · 1 month ago

Estimator - Public Works

NE Vancouver Mall Loop, Vancouver, WA 98662, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Teklysium Inc. is searching for an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator to play a crucial role in the company’s future. This role involves overseeing the estimating process for public works and heavy civil construction projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives and delivering comprehensive construction estimates.

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Responsibilities

Oversee estimating process including solicitation of bids from vendors and subcontractors; tracking, follow up and reporting on multiple estimates

Assist in preparing technical narratives for RFP and RFQ responses

Develop, adjust, and communicate estimating process improvements

Shows deep understanding of means and methods that may be employed to complete a feature of the work that may or may not be depicted in the project plans

Able to reason upon and explain planned approach to things like shoring, access, staging, traffic control plans and the overall approach to the work

Identify what kind of formwork may be employed or how cuts and fills may be staged during the construction phases

Identify, gamble and win regarding owner quantity busts such as flagger hours or similar items which cannot simply be proven wrong by plan quantity takeoff but rather require deep insight into how the work will likely be performed coupled with spreadsheets or written notes to quantify the anticipated costs

Understand and leverage the activity, material and bid item codebooks within heavy bid software

Ensure the timely completion of estimates within tight deadlines and assigned budgets, including timely reviews with senior management

Participate in professional organizations to ensure updated knowledge of trends and practices within the construction industry

Qualification

Heavy civil constructionEstimating experienceUnit price contractingHCSS Heavy BidConcrete constructionEarthwork constructionConstruction management degreeCivil Engineering degreeBlue BeamInsite takeoff