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NWPX Infrastructure

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Estimator

Location

California + 5 moreAll locations: California | Oregon | Missouri | Texas | Virginia | West Virginia

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree2 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Estimator

NWPX Infrastructure

• Accurately estimates the labor and material costs on competitive bids. • Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare estimates. • Reviews data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares cost estimates of steel pipe and fittings for competitive bids. • Analyzes data to determine manufacturing capabilities at individual facilities. • Manages estimates for multiple projects simultaneously. • Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work, preparing bids, selecting vendors or subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. • Consults with Sales and provides Sales with detailed scopes of work for competitive bids. • Provides information and guidance to Project Managers on all details of an estimate once the project has been awarded. • Reviews estimates done by other Estimators, as needed.

Job Requirements

  • Four-year undergraduate degree, preferred.
  • Or minimum of 2 years experience in related field.
  • Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Must work and communicate well with peers, and other plant personnel.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products used by the company.
  • Must have a proficient understanding of civil engineering and surveying terms and methods.
  • Must be strong in mathematics through trigonometry.

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