Senior Estimator
Subsidiary: Sully Miller Holding Co.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with over 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.
Compensation
$125,000- $165,000
Job Summary
The senior Estimator will be responsible for providing and/or coordinating full estimating services on large, complex work, and all types of contracts.
Main Responsibilities
- Ability to close out all bids assigned to them as well as support estimating team to close bids and submit responsive proposals
- Ability to prepare bid items assignments by discipline for coordination with supporting estimators
- Ability to troubleshoot budgets for proper creation in management and accounting system
- Identify risks and opportunities on the jobs assigned to them
- Other duties as assigned
- Prepare cost estimates/qualifications for contract compliance
- Review and submit all bid questions for jobs assigned to them
- Support Chief Estimator by identifying bid opportunities within their respective discipline
- Train and support the development of the department
Education and Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or an equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
- Minimum of 10 years of previous experience in estimating cost controls and/or engineering related experience
- Clean driving record
Additional 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 math skills with the ability to calculate and analyze data
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Knowledge of engineering and space relationship
- Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
- Proficient in Word, Excel, JD Edwards, Heavy Bid/Heaving Job estimating software
- Strong tendency to take initiative
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:
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Please contact Colas Inc. at or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
