Project Estimator, Bridge Construction

Trisian-Global Consulting is seeking a Project Estimator, Bridge Construction to work on-site in Little Rock, Arkansas.  This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for growth and advancement within the company.

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of Bridge Construction projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Producing cost estimates and proposals for structural steel bid projects and cost estimates for change orders on awarded projects.    
• Develop, implement, participate in and monitor a plan for completing a material and labor take-off from structural and architectural design drawings.
• Take responsibility for complex projects and routinely functions as the estimate team leader.
• Review and verify completeness and distribute project drawings and specifications to estimators assigned to the project.
• Maintains and manages well-developed subcontractor/supplier relationships.
• Obtain pricing for specialty items not contained in the estimating software database.
• Generate estimate summaries and cost recap sheets in Excel.
  Develop preliminary connection design based upon member capacities and loads provided.
• Work with the Production Department to review and update estimating standards.
• Work overtime when required to make required bid dates.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and timeline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or a transferable technical field.
• 3 + years of related experience in steel industry.
• 2-3 years of experience in bridge construction, estimating, or relevant field
• Familiar with steel fabrication processes and techniques and advanced knowledge of construction elements. (welding and constructability)
• Able to read, analyze and interpret complex design documents and specifications.
• Ability to manage time well and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  
• Works well with a team
• Experience with Excel and preliminary connection design.