- Reviews public notices to identify bid opportunities for pursuit and forwards to Lead Estimator for evaluation and assignment.
- Thoroughly reviews all bidding documents / requirements, understands the risk elements, and addresses such for evaluation.
- Prepares and maintains bid plans, documents, and reproductions (document control).
- Reviews project documents for cost effectiveness and suggestions for value alternative opportunities.
- Performs detailed and well annotated quantity take-offs, to build complete and detailed estimates within HCSS HeavyBid Software System.
- Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scopes of work, materials, and schedule requirements; and properly documents these clarifications.
- Reviews contracts and all front-end documents (scope, schedule, price, terms, etc.) to ensure bids are compliant and all encompassing.
- Prepares qualifications, assumptions and exclusions that align with contractual requirements of project.
- Oversees all bidding requirements; prequalifications (RFQs / RFPs), short listing, etc.
- Works with PM team to establish plan for approach / execution of projects, construction schedule durations, General Conditions and logistical cost items.
- Prepares comprehensive bid proposals; bid forms, insurance forms, etc. and any other necessary documents.
- Participates in bid reviews with internal team, including Operations, PM, and Lead Estimator.
- Maintains on-going dialogue with awarding-body for bid projects that are pending award.
- Prepares budgets for awarded projects.
- Supports PM team in setting-up Chart of Accounts for projects within Oracle.
- Leads project hand-off meetings with field management team.
- Provides input on Site Specific Safety Plans and Critical Work Plans.
- Organizes and archives all bid information for future reference.
- Attends and participates in all design and preconstruction coordination meetings.
- Communicates with and supports operations team during execution of projects; supporting buyout, Exhibit 1 review/creation, bid history / approach, and change order pricing when appropriate.
- Attends and participates in bi-weekly Sales and BD Meeting.
- Actively solicits, evaluates, supports, and maintains good communication with vendors and sub-subcontractors.
- Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to vendors and sub-subcontractors.
- Prepares contractual exhibits and bid packages for sub-subcontract work scopes.
- Builds and maintains relationships with vendors, owners, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for Castle.
- Builds and maintains relationships with internal McCarthy clients.
- Attends industry events and represents Castle to the industry in a professional capacity.
- Keeps current with latest estimating technologies and techniques, including HeavyBid & AgTek.
- Keeps current with latest practices, methods, and techniques in trade(s).
- Sales & BD Meeting
- Bid Review Meetings
- Project Handoff Meetings (Post-Award)
- Monthly Staff Meetings
- Quarterly All-Hands Meetings
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in estimating site utility and/or grading work, or 7-plus years of equivalent experience required.
- General knowledge of construction principles and processes.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes.
- Working knowledge of estimating technology and tools such as HCSS HeavyBid, HardDollar, B2W, AccuBid, AgTek, BlueBeam, PlanSwift, Stack Takeoff, On-Screen Takeoff, Trimble Business Center, Primavera P6, etc.
- Strong math and analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values.
- Maintains a "value added" approach to estimating.
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Description
Responsible for bidding & estimating efforts - drawing and specification reviews, soliciting and negotiating subcontractors / suppliers pricing, performing quantity take-offs, pricing/scoping/bidding construction projects, and creating / completing bid / estimate packages in the trade(s) as assigned by the Lead Estimator.
Key / Specific Responsibilities:
Estimating Support for Projects:
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