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    Senior Estimator - West Valley City, United States - Ames Construction

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    Ames Construction has built America for more than 60 years, and the exceptional people who make up our team are a vital factor in our success.

    We are a full-service, heavy civil and industrial general contractor that brings innovative solutions to many market segments, from highway and bridge construction to mining and rail.

    Ames is a family-owned company that retains its entrepreneurial spirit while offering the experience and stability of a proven construction industry leader.

    Equipped with our core values of People, Team, Our Bond, Persistence, and Vision, we make communities across the U.S. safer, keep supply chains moving, and lay the groundwork for a sustainable future. By joining Ames, you will be working with talented colleagues at an award-winning, nationally recognized top 75 general contractor.
    Key Duties and Responsibilities
    • Develop and execute strategies to win work to include purchasing, subcontracting and labor cost savings methods.
    • Lead bid teams to ensure strategy is executed.
    • Develop estimating system for use by self and others for general construction.
    • Analyze all trades estimates and determine best cost estimate for project conditions.
    • Analyze blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost and labor estimates for products, projects, or services, applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles or processes. May specialize according to particular service preformed.
    • Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
    • Identify risks during estimate and determine proper mitigation plan for associated risks.
    • Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness.
    • Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
    • Collaborate with proposal team to ensure all of client requirements are satisfied.
    • Identify resources needed to complete estimating effort and communicate to management.
    • Attend pre-bid meetings and walkthroughs.
    • Obtain and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
    • Coordinate with projects managers and other relevant company staff.
    • Schedule incoming quotes from subcontractors and material and equipment suppliers, hold turnover meetings on successful bids, and meet bid delivery dates.
    • Other duties as assigned.
    Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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