Commercial Estimator (Goldsboro)
T. A. Loving Company, Goldsboro, North Carolina, United States, 27533
Who We Are
With over 100 years of experience in higher education, healthcare, and bridge/utility construction, T. A. Loving Company is a proven leader in the construction industry. Our commitment to quality and integrity is just one reason we have a repeat client list. We appreciate the long-term relationships we have and the longstanding team members.
What We Stand For What you do matters. Experience T.A. Loving Company's culture where you are valued and appreciated to work together to live out our Core Values:
Integrity, Safety, Excellence, Client Advocacy, Teamwork, and High Ethical Standards.
Description/Job Summary Responsible for the coordination of all tasks related to submitting hard bid estimates. Additionally, assist the Preconstruction team with all tasks related to assembling CMAR and Design Build budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Pricing documents.
Responsibilities/Duties Bid Management & Document Control Bid projects with a Safe Work or No Work mindset. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and pre-construction team to evaluate project specifications, requirements, and timelines. Develop or assist in developing cost of work pricing, general condition, site logistics, and verification of schedules with the project team. Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings and attend site visits to determine scope of work. Prepare RFI’s for design team clarification. Assist in preparing and coordinating bid proposal packages, including bid bonds, bid proposals, MWBE forms, and other additional forms required by the general conditions or bidder requirements. Maintain meticulous documentation of subcontractor outreach, scope verification, MWBE requirements, as required by the owner or the general conditions. Plan bid win strategy that is profitable and meets Owner MWBE requirements. Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Follow up with subcontractors to gauge interest and ensure adequate trade participation prior to the bid. Conduct and log comprehensive quantity take-offs, subcontractor outreach, and material analysis to determine accurate cost estimates. Generate subcontractors’ scopes sheet to assist in bid leveling. Prepare and assemble detailed estimates through takeoffs and specifications reviews for accurate proposals. With the Pre-Con Team, complete post-bid review for continuous process improvement. For successful bids, participate in hand-off meetings providing project and field management with complete bid documentation and recap the subcontractor negotiation that was instrumental in helping win the project. Develop or maintain a call/solicitation log as directed by the Pre-Con team.
Leadership Anticipate and solve problems with a positive mindset and focus on solutions. Hold yourself to uncompromising Ethical standards, personally and professionally. Mentor, coach, and train Preconstruction engineers. Consistently build strong positive relationships with vendors, field management, and project management.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience At least three years experience in pre-construction or equivalent experience Strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, estimating software, etc. Strong communication and people skills Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record Experience reading and understanding bid documents Detail-oriented Experienced in planning, collaboration, and conflict-resolution
T. A. Loving is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What We Stand For What you do matters. Experience T.A. Loving Company's culture where you are valued and appreciated to work together to live out our Core Values:
Integrity, Safety, Excellence, Client Advocacy, Teamwork, and High Ethical Standards.
Description/Job Summary Responsible for the coordination of all tasks related to submitting hard bid estimates. Additionally, assist the Preconstruction team with all tasks related to assembling CMAR and Design Build budgets and Guaranteed Maximum Pricing documents.
Responsibilities/Duties Bid Management & Document Control Bid projects with a Safe Work or No Work mindset. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and pre-construction team to evaluate project specifications, requirements, and timelines. Develop or assist in developing cost of work pricing, general condition, site logistics, and verification of schedules with the project team. Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings and attend site visits to determine scope of work. Prepare RFI’s for design team clarification. Assist in preparing and coordinating bid proposal packages, including bid bonds, bid proposals, MWBE forms, and other additional forms required by the general conditions or bidder requirements. Maintain meticulous documentation of subcontractor outreach, scope verification, MWBE requirements, as required by the owner or the general conditions. Plan bid win strategy that is profitable and meets Owner MWBE requirements. Solicit pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Follow up with subcontractors to gauge interest and ensure adequate trade participation prior to the bid. Conduct and log comprehensive quantity take-offs, subcontractor outreach, and material analysis to determine accurate cost estimates. Generate subcontractors’ scopes sheet to assist in bid leveling. Prepare and assemble detailed estimates through takeoffs and specifications reviews for accurate proposals. With the Pre-Con Team, complete post-bid review for continuous process improvement. For successful bids, participate in hand-off meetings providing project and field management with complete bid documentation and recap the subcontractor negotiation that was instrumental in helping win the project. Develop or maintain a call/solicitation log as directed by the Pre-Con team.
Leadership Anticipate and solve problems with a positive mindset and focus on solutions. Hold yourself to uncompromising Ethical standards, personally and professionally. Mentor, coach, and train Preconstruction engineers. Consistently build strong positive relationships with vendors, field management, and project management.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent experience At least three years experience in pre-construction or equivalent experience Strong working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, estimating software, etc. Strong communication and people skills Maintain a valid driver’s license and safe driving record Experience reading and understanding bid documents Detail-oriented Experienced in planning, collaboration, and conflict-resolution
T. A. Loving is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.