[Hiring] Senior Estimator @Ram Enterprise

Role Description

This position is responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on a variety of complex projects. This is a salary position reporting directly to the Senior Estimator at RAM Enterprise, Inc. Mining industry experience is highly preferred! The selected candidate will report to the Elko, NV office but can be a remote position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate new bid opportunities for constructability and internal suitability.
• Summarize and present high-level scoping of potential projects to internal stakeholders for go/no go approval.
• Visit project work sites, participate in pre-bid meetings, clarify scope of work, and prepare RFIs.
• Accurately utilize project plans and specifications to identify scopes of work, assign crews, schedules, materials, and subcontracting opportunities.
• Interpret drawings and plans to create detailed material takeoffs.
• Create detailed cost estimates using HCSS Heavy Bid estimating software, and/or internal worksheets, to produce detailed estimates that follow the pricing format required by the client.
• Research pricing for estimates based on historical and regional costs.
• Develop self-performed estimates for trades that RAM chooses to self-perform.
• Understand and seek out specialty subcontractors and suppliers that will assist in the fulfillment of the requirements of the project.
• Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade involved in the project and the overall estimate.
• Obtain current material and equipment quotes used in the development of an estimate.
• Work closely with other estimators and business unit leaders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project.
• Coordinate and lead estimate reviews with business unit leaders and/or other estimators to finalize estimates in HCSS.
• Develop and/or manage the development of preliminary bid schedules based on the information provided in the RFP, utilizing MS Project software.
• Understand and manage RAM’s risk as part of the proposal preparation process.
• Prepare and submit written technical proposals, and fill out all other bid documents, accurately addressing the project owners’ requests for proposals by the bid submission deadline.

Qualifications

• Field experience, or education in Civil, Mechanical, Structural Engineering, or Project/Construction management preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in heavy industrial, or commercial estimating required.
• General knowledge and understanding of new construction, and process maintenance and repair work relating to surface and underground mine sites.
• Experience delivering lump sum, design build, and time and materials estimates for projects encompassing civil, structural foundations, structural steel erection, piping, mechanical installations, and other industrial applications preferred.
• HCSS (Heavy Bid Software), MS Project, and Excel strongly preferred.
• Experience identifying and presenting alternative delivery methods, or value engineering preferred.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Flexibility, sense of urgency, and the ability to multi-task.
• Highly productive and willing to manage a busy work schedule independently.
• Strong verbal and written (technical) communication and presentation skills.

Requirements

• Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Regular office environment expectations.
• Sitting at least 80% of the time.
• Standing, walking, and bending at least 10% of the time.
• Infrequent travel to job sites may be required, which may include minimal exposure to hazards typical of an industrial job site.
• Personal protective equipment is required when on job sites, including hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and – as needed – respirators, gloves, and other required protective equipment.
• RAM Enterprise, Inc. promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing.
• RAM Enterprise, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
• RAM Enterprise, Inc. is a DOT compliant company and abides by all DOT regulations.

Benefits

• Insurance – Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Company Match
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (Accrued)