In this role you will be responsible for all preconstruction activities on large volume water projects including developing preliminary budgets value engineering preconstruction schedules procurement plan prequalification of subcontractors detailed takeoff and estimating definition of bid package scopes the subcontractor/supplier bidding process evaluation of bids presentation of detailed estimates of the work evaluation of alternatives and comparative studies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Leads the Preconstruction phase effort and coordinates with the Project Director and Lead Estimator
- Ability to develop and/or manage the development of detailed estimates from conceptual to final design
- Participates in design review meetings. Leads and directs the design team during PreConstruction. Monitors scope cost constructability etc. during design development. Review design options and recommend the best solution based on cost engineering quality or availability of materials
- Leads the pricing strategy effort along with the proposal leader and ensures the proposal team is clear on strategy and expectations
- Manages cost tracking during Preconstruction
- Leads and coordinates the Preconstruction Team
- Develop bid packages manage subcontractor/vendor participation bid level and evaluate market pricing
- Build and maintain subcontractor and vendor relationships
- Reviews proposal milestone dates with the pricing team and tracks individual progress. Responsible for timeliness of estimate completion and communication to proposal leader
- Responsible for pricing clarifications
- Leads estimate constructability and value engineering reviews
- Assists with the development of the construction schedule
- Participates in developing responses to Requests for Proposals (RFP) or Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) submissions
- Trains Preconstruction personnel
- Demonstrated success in managing preconstruction pursuits
- Presents information to the client as needed
- Maintains historical pricing information
- Participates in proposal interviews and presentations
- Demonstrated success in managing support staff
- Supports other department personnel as required
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in accredited constructionrelated curriculum such as Civil Engineering Construction Management or equivalent
- 7years of estimating experience with a preferred concentration in water/wastewater construction
Specific Knowledge Skills License Certifications:
- Water & Wastewater Construction experience a must
- Experience in estimating scheduling budget/cost control field supervision financial reporting client relationship computer skills interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Demonstrated success in managing construction projects/phases
- Ability to train others and monitor their work for quality and completeness
- Demonstrated success in managing support staff
- Knowledge of industrystandard bid practice with designbuild & CMAR delivery methods
Haskell offers a very robust and comprehensive benefits package! Some of our offerings are:
- Health dental and vision insurance plans
- Company provided hospital indemnity accident and critical care plans
- Retirement savings plan (401k) with company discretionary matching contributions
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid time off and nine company holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- Employee assistance programs for physical and mental wellbeing
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization
- AND many more!
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and manipulate (lift carry move) light to medium weights of 1050 pounds. Requires good handeye coordination and arm hand and finger dexterity including the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit reach with hands and arms talk and hear.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship disability or protected veteran status.
Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
Haskell is a DrugFree Workplace.
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