Lead Estimator
Dragados

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and review project plans, requirements, and specifications.
• Have demonstrated leadership abilities to coordinate a team of estimators to develop a large multidisciplinary estimate.
• Determine labor and equipment costs.
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing.
• Review and understand all bid documents and assess project risks.
• Understand project logistics and project schedule.
• Compare and analyze competitive subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Review quotes and estimates with the Project Management Team.
• Prepare estimates at different levels of completion (conceptual, Schematic, DD, CD, etc.)
• Perform certain post-bid buyouts.
• Perform pre-construction duties and meetings with Clients, Owners, and Engineers.
• Serve as company interface between Owner - Architect/Engineer -DUSA Team and is responsible for developing leadership, motivation, and communication with owners, subcontractors, and project team and is accountable for their actions.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
• A minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Project Manager, Estimator or equivalent
• A minimum of 10 years construction experience
• Private and public works sector experience required
• Experience working on large multi-million dollarprojects exceeding 100 million dollars

• Advanced computer skills with estimating software and MS Office
• Effective presentation skills, well organized, flexible, detail oriented and multi-tasked.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Carlson, Inroads or Geopak desirable
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles
• Familiarity of all aspects of horizontal and infrastructure projects
• Prioritize work load and consistently meet deadlines while constantly changing tasks and demands

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