Civil Construction Estimator
Kwest Group LLC
- Charlotte, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in analyzing incoming bid opportunities to determine effort and worthiness of bid preparation.
- Support the Senior Project Manager by performing initial bid reviews with the PM team to prepare for bid close-out.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and project meetings to represent Kwest Group as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
- Preparation of Bids as needed, including:
- Review and understand all plans, specifications, addenda, and other bid documents required to complete an accurate bid and proposal.
- Evaluate constructability issues during the proposal preparation process.
- Procure subcontract and material quotes as well as perform a review of each for conformance with project specifications.
- Prepare a summary of additional project requirements including the project schedule and milestones and review with the Senior Project Manager and Director of Preconstruction prior to bid.
- Communicate the equipment needs of the bid with the equipment department to procure rate information for evaluation by the estimating team.
- Set up bids in HCSS as directed.
- Assist Senior Project Manager and Director of Preconstruction in pricing & final submission of bid documents.
- Assist in the preparation and execution of subcontractor and material procurement components as requested.
- Attend in-house pre-job meeting to review the scope of the project with assigned Project Manager.
- If requested, attend a pre-job meeting with the owner as needed.
- Assist in the preparation of all documents including schedule, purchase orders, subcontracts, as requested.
- Travel to Kwest offices and project sites in locations within the U.S. as needed to attend for training, assigned meetings, and conferences as requested.
- Position to be based at any of Kwest’s office locations.
- Periodic travel to Kwest Group regional offices will be required.
- Overnight and some extended travel to perform estimating duties will be necessary.
- Air travel will be required.
- Schedule and complete all duties with minimal direct supervision.
- Develop and maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships with customers, employees, and the public.
- Perform all duties consistent with the Company Mission Statement and the Kwest Group philosophy.
- 3 – 5 years of heavy civil/site work construction estimating experience; (Roadway, DOT, Highway, Concrete Structures, Excavation, Utilities, Asphalt Paving, Concrete, Design & Build Projects)
- Prior knowledge of Federal and Public Sector work, is preferred.
- Experience with HCSS HeavyBid and HeavyJob, Plan Swift, Bluebeam, AgTek, Microsoft Suite, including Project, is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering or equivalent field experience in Civil Construction.
- Must be a self-starter with collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit, and willingness to think outside the box.
- Train, educate and assist field representatives on the construction sites.
- Strong analytical thought process with sound judgement and attention to detail while maintaining the ability prioritize and expedite when necessary.
- To provide input on potential bid opportunities.
- To review and make recommendations for bid/cost and pricing adjustments to maintain accuracy and cost competitiveness.