Estimator
Subsidiary: Sully Miller Holding Co.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with nearly 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region’s infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit www.sully-miller.com.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary
The Estimator will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing project plans and specifications for special requirements and conditions in order to produce a complete estimate for assigned projects of small to medium size and intermediate complexity.
Main Resposibilities
- Prepare preliminary estimates using best practices for entering bid into HCSS
- Upload bid items for proper bidding in HCSS
- Support estimating team by preparing job specific narratives as required for proposals
- Deliver bid proposal submit in timely manner per ownersâ criteria
- Support admin team on GFE outreach as required
- Perform detailed takeoff on all area and count items
- Attend pre-bid meeting as required
- Collect bid documents for target projects
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
- Clean Driving Record
Skills
- Ability to comprehend project plans and specifications
- Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent computer skills combined with previous knowledge of Heavy Bid, Heavy Job, and JDE Edwards
- Excellent math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Experience with JDE Enterprise, Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software
- Must have the ability to work well with all levels of the organization
- Must possess a mindset for making continuous improvements of department processes
- Previous knowledge of construction labor and equipment practices and production
- Previous knowledge of engineering and space relationship
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
- Strong tendency to take initiative
Compensation Data
$75,000-$90,000
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
- to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
- complete any part of the application process
- access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
