Estimator - The CSI Companies : Job Details

. With its roots dating back to 1950's, our client has built successful projects throughout the Southwest. They offer construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including highways, water/wastewater, underground, dams, aviation, railroad, and bridges. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors and project team and is accountable for their actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• 5-10 years experience estimating heavy civil projects
• Advanced computer skills with estimating software - HCSS Heavy Bid
• Advanced computers skills with MS Office
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, InRoads or Geopak desirable
• Knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
• Well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands
• Excellent written an oral communicator.

About CSI Since we opened our doors in 1994, CSI has become one of the most trusted staffing companies in the industry. Our clients and candidates have rated CSI among the Best of Staffing year after year. In 2010, we became a part of Recruit Global Staffing, now RGF Staffing, active in Asia, Europe, North America and Oceania. RGF Staffing, a part of Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd, ranks as one of the largest staffing companies in the world with sister companies like Indeed and Glassdoor. Today, we remain one of the fastest-growing recruiting firms in the nation.