- Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and required content of estimates.
- Solicit material and subcontract pricing according to the needs of each project.
- Analyze and normalize quotes and enter pricing into estimating software.
- Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models including accurate information on historical prices from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
- Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to ensure entire bid scope is properly accounted for.
- Identify risk items and develop plans to mitigate risk items.
- Identify Value Engineering concepts and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
- Assist in writing and reviewing subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.
- Coordinate with project operations as required to help resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, and maintain the project schedule.
- Formulate plans for meeting project diversity goals and implement plan on each bid pursuit.
- Solicit diversity participation and maintain outreach documentation to demonstrate good faith efforts toward diversity goals.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with vendor community and industry partners.
- Participate in owner, contractor, and industry events.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
- Civil Engineering, Industrial Management, or construction related degree is preferred but not required.
- Prior experience in estimating, engineering, or procurement roles involving heavy civil construction projects preferred.
- Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.
- Must be able to read and navigate engineering documentation and construction plans.
- Requires familiarity with construction and material specifications and standards.
- Understanding of construction contracts and terminology is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Purchasing Estimator - Columbus, United States - Kokosing Construction Co., Inc.
Description
About Kokosing
Kokosing is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors.
For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards.
With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.
Operating from multiple office locations in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions, Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, retaining walls, underground utilities, landfills, water/wastewater facilities, power stations, and marine construction (dredging, piers, docks, etc.).
Position Summary
As a Purchasing Estimator, you will prepare and coordinate complete estimate packages for all work scopes performed by subcontractors and material vendors related to transportation pursuits across our work regions.
With Kokosing you will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional and alternative contracting pursuits on multiple projects ranging from simple highway rehabilitation projects to some of the largest most complex mega-projects in the region.
Estimating and Purchasing Responsibilities
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
