What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Estimator position at Global Edge Group?
The Opportunity:
It all starts with Estimating! Cost estimators serve a pivotal role in planning, design, and pricing of bids for future work.
We believe a successful team is comprised of mentors and coaches who support one another in learning, sharing knowledge and expertise, and encouraging growth. As a Cost Estimator you will design execution plans and develop cost estimates for large-scale dredging projects, with the guidance and support of a team with decades of dredging experience. This position also provides a high-level of exposure to executive management with various growth opportunities. The position reports to the Vice President of Estimating.
Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate cost estimates for hard bid projects
- Review and summarize key elements of project plans and specifications
- Ability to produce clear, concise overview drawings for presentation and discussions
- Ability to present the project and estimate during bid review sessions with senior management
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability in the development of the estimate
- Work closely with various support departments in a team environment
- Capable of effective time-management, able to prioritize various project tasks simultaneously.
- Offer estimating support to on-site Project Managers during execution of project
- Update and monitor project costs, production, and budget throughout construction.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration; or equivalent and relevant work experience
Must possess at least one of the following:
- 5 years of relevant experience in the dredging and/or marine construction industry OR 5 years of relevant experience in a cost estimating position in a comparable industry (Civil Construction, Construction Engineering, etc.)
- Must have experience with complex "hard bids" ranging between 25mil to 300mil (or more); Bids are very complex and range 25mil and up.
- Proficient in standard Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Analytical experience utilizing PowerBi or similar software is a plus - Effective communicator and attentive listener with excellent attention to detail - Self-starter, willing to learn, and capable of managing multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic, fast paced environment - Excellent written and oral communication skills for senior management reporting
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days in the office and 1 day remote.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and performance incentive program
- 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
- Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401(k) accounts based on companys annual performance.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.