Job Details

**Description**

The Transportation Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals relating to their discipline(s) that are required to support the engineering and design-build construction projects. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit cost and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

+ Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.

+ Analyze and incorporate quotes on bonds and insurance into the estimate for review.

+ Conduct small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation.

+ Conduct subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification tasks.

+ Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.

+ Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.

+ Present estimating information in site and pre bid meetings.

+ Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies, and make recommendations based on those results.

+ Develop project summary schedules.

+ Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes.

+ Support pre-construction services on client estimates and joint venture reviews.

+ Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.

+ Research cost history and update data base(s).

+ Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.

+ Evaluate fee, contingency and escalation and make recommendations.

+ Responsible for reviewing specialty and standard equipment pricing.

+ Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.

+ Review commercial terms and conditions for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.

+ Responsible the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.

+ Analyze and price value engineering for submission.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

+ Complies with all policies and standards.

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and minimum 3 years of direct project estimating experience.

+ Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

+ Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

+ Demonstrated attention to detail.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-Base, AgTek, and HeavyBid.

+ OSHA 10-hour certification Required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Estimating

**Primary Location** US-MO-Kansas City

**Other Locations** US-TX-Fort Worth, US-TX-Dallas

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 241231

**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-KJ #CDB