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Estimator - Purchasing Agent / Highway
Summary
Title:Estimator - Purchasing Agent / Highway
ID:1226
Company:Kokosing Construction
Location:Columbus, OH
Department:Operations
Description

Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include the construction of highways, bridges, asphalt and concrete pavement, and underground utilities. For 65 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $800 million in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. is the winning team.


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 HCSS estimating software.

  • Manage and maintain files of working documents for estimate calculations including accurate information on 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 or other opportunities to gain a competitive advantage.

  • Provide technical support for construction effort including participation in construction planning and design; interpretation of design; application of construction methods; resolution and documentation of design conflicts; constructability reviews, etc.

  • Formulate plans for meeting project DBE goals and implement plan on each bid pursuit.

  • Solicit DBE participation (or other as specified) for each bid and create/maintain documentation that demonstrates good faith efforts toward the goals.

  • Work with DBE community to develop relationships and encourage participation.

  • Represent company, project and/or department during client and project management meetings.

  • Interface all on-site departments as required to resolve problems, ensure quality of construction, etc. in support of overall project schedule.

  • Write subcontracts and purchase orders for newly acquired projects.

  • Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.


    Knowledge Requirements / Skills

  • Prior experience in estimating/engineering role for construction in both public and private bid environments

  • Civil Engineering or construction related degree preferred

  • Candidate must demonstrate complete understanding of construction contracts and terminology, as well as estimating strategies and techniques.

  • Proficiency in HCSS software and Microsoft office programs.

  • Excellent working knowledge of design, procurement, and field processes and their inherent cost performance risks.

  • Must be able to easily read and navigate engineering documentation and project plans.

  • Advance knowledge of construction engineering technology, specifications, standards, etc., plus an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units required.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to coordinate with a team of varied disciplines.

    Benefits
    Kokosing Construction offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

    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.

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