Estimator

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Estimator performs estimate take offs and prepares construction budget for negotiated and hard bid projects, setting forth project specifications, bills of materials, man-hour projections, craft sequence, and quality and method standards to ensure timely and efficient completion of projects Responsibilities: Perform estimate take off and prepare construction budget for negotiated and hard bid projects. Communicate all business, technical and project aspects to sub-contractors, i.e. "terms & conditions." Prepare and present best estimate for overall project cost, i.e., prepare bid packages. Assist in providing technical information to supervisors for use in bid proposal estimates for one or more discipline areas. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate. Calculate various statistical data - quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per hour, equipment, etc. Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc. Participate in developing project update and bid package estimate documents. Support other department personnel as required, may include preparing estimates in other disciplines. May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials. Assist in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and related experience 3-5 years' experience in a related position PE license not required but preferred Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others is important. Minimum supervision provided when estimating items in own discipline; may independently estimate a small to medium-sized project. Experience with HCSS-Heavy Bid preferred Enjoy working in an office environment with computers/software and assisting others Friendly with excellent verbal and written communication skills Team player with strong work ethic and exceptional customer service skills Must be punctual and reliable Ability to travel as needed Who is Brennan? Since 1919, J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) has delivered specialized marine construction, environmental remediation, and waterfront infrastructure solutions across the United... For full info follow application link. J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mail a Rsum: J.F. Brennan 818 Bainbridge St La Crosse, WI 54603 Apply Online: ipc.us/t/B5DB799B438F4AE6 Fax a Rsum: 6087852090 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.