Foster Lawson ยท 6 hours ago
Yard Pipe/Site Work Estimator
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$128K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expFoster Lawson is a well-established $1BN+ Civil Engineering team seeking an experienced Yard Pipe/Site Work Estimator. This role is responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for site work and underground utility projects, from bid review through final proposal.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Kate Doyle
Responsibilities
Leads medium to large estimates or components of large estimates and is accountable for that specific scope of work. Leads win strategy development
Conducts detailed analysis of contract documents and specifications to determine and validate overall project requirements
Ensures the completion of full quantity take-offs of all labour, equipment, and materials from project documents and identifies missing information
Leads the development of conceptual estimate proposal submissions and presentations to support construction management and design-build pursuits
Supports the estimate lead by populating tender forms, generating requests for information, anticipating proposal requirements, and assisting to establish a pursuit schedule
Conducts risk and opportunity analysis by reviewing all bid related documents and utilizing project and industry knowledge
Assists with bid document control by documenting, organising, and archiving all information relating to the estimate for successful transfer to the project team
Performs bid-day assignments and supporting other estimators to successfully close various scopes
Coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders to create site logistics, a schedule, an execution plan, and project budget requirements
Completes and presents final cost estimate and tender submission to chief estimator and district management for review and approval before submission to the client
Establishes a critical path schedule for the estimate/pursuit and reviewing work completed by estimators on the pursuit
Leads a team including mentoring and coaching direct and indirect reports
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or diploma in related discipline or trade experience or equivalent
8 years of progressive experience in construction cost estimating
Successfully led pursuits valued at up to $150M in various delivery methods
Knowledge of construction methods: planning, scheduling, sequencing, quality, safety and timelines
Extensive knowledge of key principles involved in bid preparation; including quantity take-off procedures and systems, subtrade partner procurement, pricing, interdepartmental functions, general expense philosophy and bid-closing procedures
Understanding of compensation models, market conditions, business trends, internal historical information and competitors to develop win strategies
Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite and a strong aptitude for adopting new technology
Experience estimating multiple scopes, with the capability of building conceptual estimates
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with stakeholders including the ability to solicit subtrade partners and suppliers
Preferred
6-12 months of on-site experience is preferred
Company
Foster Lawson
Foster Lawson is a global search firm dedicated to providing tailored solutions to our partners across the Construction and Manufacturing spaces.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase