Track Estimator

Job Description : Mandatory Skills :

Mandatory Skills :

• 5+ years of progressive Rail Estimating experience with knowledge of civils construction or related disciplines is required.
• Bluebeam & Hard Dollar experience is mandatory
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.
• Attention to detail, mathematical and analytical skills, and accuracy.
• Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, experience of using estimating software is preferred.
• Estimating Software experience required , ideally using Hard Dollar.
• Responsible for accuracy of bid cost created in Hard Dollar estimating software.
• Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals, in preparation for pricing.
• Visit project sites prior to price preparation.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Skilled at building positive working relationships with internal and external clients
• An understanding of site conditions that impact bid costs, ensure constructability.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• A knowledge of various types of construction contracts (particularly Cost Reimbursable, Target, and Guaranteed Maximum Price.)

Responsibilities :

• Obtain input from Operations staff as appropriate.
• Performs quantity take-off from construction drawings where applicable.
• Supports the process to obtain pricing from suppliers and Subcontractors and incorporate into estimate.
• Formulates costs for tender submission labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.
• Good understanding of risks relevant to scope of works priced.
• Maintains files and correspondence on active and completed tenders.
• Contributes to project success and learning.
• Complies with Estimating process / procedure and consistency.
• Complies with risk management policies and procedures.
• Maintains positive relationships with Clients, Consultants, and key subcontractors.
• Protects all forms of proprietary information.
• Maintains Estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.
• Stationed on major project as required.
15 days ago