THUSA Inc. · 5 months ago
Industrial Estimator
Elko, Nevada, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expTHUSA Inc. is seeking an Industrial Estimator to evaluate bid opportunities and provide detailed cost estimates for various projects. The role involves working closely with subcontractors and stakeholders, interpreting project plans, and preparing technical proposals while managing risks associated with the proposals.
EmploymentRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Evaluate new bid opportunities for constructability and internal suitability
Summarize and present high-level scoping of potential projects to internal stakeholders for go/ no go approval
Visit project work sites, participate in pre-bid meetings, clarify scope of work, and prepare RFI's
Accurately utilize project plans and specifications to identify scopes of work, assign crews, schedules, materials, and subcontracting opportunities
Interpret drawings and plans to create detailed material takeoffs
Create detailed cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software, and or internal worksheets, to produce detailed estimates that follow the pricing format required by the client
Research pricing for estimates based on historical and regional costs
Develop self-performed estimates for trades that RAM chooses to self-perform
Understand and seek out specialty subcontractors and suppliers that will assist in the fulfillment of the requirements of the project
Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade involved in the project and the overall estimate
Obtain current material and equipment quotes used in the development of an estimate
Work closely with other estimators and business unit leaders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project
Coordinate and lead estimate reviews with business unit leaders and or other estimators to finalize estimates in HCSS
Develop and/or manage the development of preliminary bid schedules based on the information provided in the RFP, utilizing MS Project software
Understand and manage RAMs risk as part of the proposal preparation process
Prepare and submit written technical proposals, and fill out all other bid documents, accurately addressing the project owners requests for proposals by the bid submission deadline
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in heavy industrial, or commercial estimating required
Strong prioritization and organizational skills
Flexibility, sense of urgency, and the ability to multi-task
Highly productive and willing to manage a busy work schedule independently
Strong verbal and written (technical) communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Field experience, or education in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Project/Construction management preferred
Experience delivering lump sum, design build, and time and materials estimates for projects encompassing; civil, structural foundations, structural steel erection, piping, mechanical installations, and other industrial applications preferred
HCSS (Heavy Bid Software), MS Project, and Excel strongly preferred
Experience identifying and presenting alternative delivery methods, or value engineering preferred
Company
THUSA Inc.
THUSA is part of a global group of companies that provide staffing solutions and recruitment services to major corporations spread across three continents.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Marinus Ferreira
Chief Executive Officer
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