Colas Brea , CA 92821
Posted 2 months ago
Subsidiary: Sully Miller Holding Co.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region's infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit www.sully-miller.com.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Compensation
$75,000-$90,000
Job Summary
The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing project plans and specifications for special requirements and conditions in order to produce a complete estimate for assigned projects of small to medium size and intermediate complexity.
Main Responsibilities
Prepare preliminary estimates using best practices for entering bid into HCSS
Upload bid items for proper bidding in HCSS
Support estimating team by preparing job specific narratives as required for proposals
Deliver bid proposal submit in timely manner per owner's criteria
Support admin team on GFE outreach as required
Perform detailed takeoff on all area and count items
Attend pre-bid meeting as required
Collect bid documents for target projects
Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
Ability to comprehend project plans and specifications
Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent computer skills combined with previous knowledge of Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, and JDE Edwards
Excellent math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Experience with JDE Enterprise, Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software
Must have the ability to work well with all levels of the organization
Must possess a mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes
Previous knowledge of construction labor and equipment practices and production
Previous knowledge of engineering and space relationship
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
Strong tendency to take initiative
Education and Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
Minimum of 5 years previous experience in estimating cost control and/or engineering related experience
Clean Driving Record
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
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