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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimating for large commercial self-perform concrete projects, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Proficient in vendor negotiation and proposal preparation, supporting project turnover and effective resource management.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Cost EstimatingLarge Commercial Concrete ProjectsVendor NegotiationProposal PreparationMicrosoft Office Suite
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Cost EstimatingQuantity Take-OffsDocument ReviewBid VerificationProject TurnoverField Condition ObservationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsPlanning SkillsAttention to DetailResource Management
Tools & Technologies
ProcoreBluebeamCMiCSage EstimatingPlanswift
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
Industry Keywords
RFP ReviewBid ReviewConstruction ActivitiesCompetitive PricingSelf-Perform Concrete
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Review RFPs to determine company interest in pursuits
- Complete quantity take-offs and document reviews for cost estimates
- Solicit bids and proposals from vendors
- Verify scopes and level bids from vendors and suppliers
- Prepare proposals and participate in bid review and pre-award meetings
- Assist with project turnover after award
- Conduct job walks to observe field conditions that may impact construction activities and potential bids
- Negotiate bids to obtain competitive pricing from vendors and suppliers
- Support the Senior Estimator and Preconstruction Manager as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or closely related field), and 4 years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience cost estimating for successful large commercial self-perform concrete projects
- Ability to work extended hours as required by projects schedules or urgent circumstances
- Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time (in-state and out-of-state)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with Procore, Bluebeam, CMiC is a plus
- Familiarity with Sage Estimating and Planswift is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective planning and resource management skills
- Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement
- Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship
- Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, talk or hear, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
- Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision