Assistant Estimator, General Contractor

Founded in 1988 as a two-person survey office, the firm is now one of the larger infrastructure consultants in the US. We started in 1988 and have grown to about 330 people. Most engineers split their time between design and site visits.

Job summary:

This is a backfill for a team member who is relocating. Looking for an Assistant Estimator, General Contractor who knows what work actually costs in the field, not just what the database says. This position is on site in Albuquerque.

What you'll do:

• Hand off awarded projects to operations with a complete turnover package
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks
• Prepare detailed estimates for labor, material, equipment and subcontracts
• Maintain cost databases and historical unit pricing
• Write clear bid proposals with qualifications and exclusions
• Keep a strong bench of subcontractors and suppliers bidding our work
• Track the bid calendar and hit every bid deadline

Minimum qualifications:

• 1+ years of estimating experience with a general contractor or trade subcontractor
• Able to manage several bids at once and meet hard deadlines
• Clear written communication for proposals and scope letters
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or a related field preferred
• Proficient in Excel and at least one takeoff tool (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff)
• Familiar with CSI MasterFormat divisions

Preferred:

• RSMeans cost data
• Sage Estimating, ProEst or Accubid
• Revit or model-based takeoff
• Field experience in a trade

$59,000-$71,000 per year

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Relocation assistance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Ridgeview Civil Engineering LLC.