Prior experience in estimating, engineering, or as a buyer/purchasing agent in support of procuring heavy civil construction projects is preferred.
Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid Estimating Software preferred.
Estimating and Purchasing Responsibilities
Review project documents and specifications to determine scope and required content of estimates.
Solicit material and subcontract pricing according to the needs of each project.
Analyze and normalize quotes and enter pricing into estimating software.
Maintain records and working documents for estimating cost models including accurate information on historical prices from subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors.
Coordinate subcontracted work with estimating staff to ensure entire bid scope is properly accounted for.
Identify risk items and develop plans to mitigate risk items.
Identify Value Engineering concepts and other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.
Assist in writing and reviewing subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.
Coordinate with project operations as required to help resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, and maintain the project schedule.
Formulate plans for meeting project diversity goals and implement plan on each bid pursuit.
Solicit diversity participation and maintain outreach documentation to demonstrate good faith efforts toward diversity goals.
Build and maintain good working relationships with vendor community and industry partners.
Participate in owner, contractor, and industry events.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be able to read and navigate engineering documentation and construction plans.
Requires familiarity with construction and material specifications and standards.
Understanding of construction contracts and terminology is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft office programs.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.
Expected annual salary range for this position is: $80,000-100,000
This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.
Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.
