Assist in bid preparation based on the Estimator’s direction.

Safety & Risk Management

• Bid projects with a safety-first mindset.
• Abide by the Company’s Fleet Driving Policy.

Bid Management

• Prepare and assemble detailed estimates for a part of a bid through takeoffs, drawing review, and specification review for accurate proposals.
• Analyze project plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope and requirements.
• Conduct data analysis to determine material, labor, and equipment costs for utility projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and owners to gather necessary information for estimate.
• Utilize estimation software and tools to generate accurate and comprehensive cost estimates.
• Generate subcontractors’ scopes of work.
• Call in necessary locates for review of existing utilities before bid.
• Coordinate any necessary exploratory digging and site visits necessary to understand conditions.
• Organize information in order to lead and participate in post bid review.
• Be prepared for and actively participate in bid review meetings.
• Assist in preparing project budgets.
• Participate in hand-off meetings with project and field management.
• Work closely with the project team to address any estimation adjustments or changes during the project lifecycle.
• Continuously research and stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and cost-effective techniques for utility estimation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Assemble crew sheets with the proper labor, equipment, and production.
• Prepare subcontractor and supplier lists and request project submittals and project folder for operations.

Leadership

• Anticipate and solve problems with a positive mindset and focus on solutions.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, etc
• Strong communication and people skills
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record
• Ability to prepare a scope of work
• Experience with pricing, purchasing, negotiating, and preparing purchase orders for materials and equipment
• Experience reading and understanding drawings
• Detail-oriented
• Experienced in planning, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills
• Safe work or No work mindset; fully committed to safety and jobsite standards, policies, and processes