Construction Estimator - Malcolm Drilling : Job Details

Explore opportunities for professional growth and join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of construction and infrastructure as a Construction Estimator.

Malcolm Drilling has been innovating and leading the deep foundation industry for over six decades. As part of our deep foundations, retention systems, and ground improvement services, we also provide a range of special applications and dewatering techniques. By implementing Design/Build, we execute projects quickly and effectively, allowing for timely collaboration with owners and contractors. Through our regional offices, we offer these services nationwide.

Job Title: Construction Estimator

Location: Portland, OR

Responsibilities:

• Project estimating of civil projects with all types of deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering scope
• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions
• Study drawings, specifications and geotechnical reports
• Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Prepare take-offs, cost estimates, bid proposals, and budgets
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and post-bid discussions
• Negotiate construction contracts (with help from our legal team)
• Prepare project submittals including construction means and methods, design calculation (design-build), specialty equipment, and required materials
• Manage field quality and control costs
• Understand and help implement required safety measurements
• Prepare project billings and close out project paperwork
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other team members to ensure alignment on project goals

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in civil engineering or construction management
• 5+ years of related experience in civil or geotechnical engineering
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Have good mathematical and analytical capabilities
• Basic understanding of our construction methods
• Ability to travel to various job sites within the district
• Meet deadlines for multiple tasks
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Driver's license required

Benefits Package:

• Competitive Salary
• 100% paid premiums for Dental and Vision plans for the employee and all dependents
• Malcolm covers an average of ninety-five percent of the medical premium for the employee and all dependents
• Malcolm contributes up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan
• Opportunities for career advancement

Schedule: Full-time

Malcolm Drilling Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and a Drug-Free Workplace.