Junior Construction Estimator – Birmingham, AL
Benefits Offered: 401K, Dental, Life, Medical, Vision
Employment Type: Full-Time
Bhate Environmental Associates, Inc. (www.bhate.com) is seeking to fill a position for a Junior Estimator to report to the Director of Construction. The position will primarily require estimating responsibilities, but with partial project management in construction as an Assistant Project Manager. The position requires business management practices and must demonstrate leadership, organizational, and time management skills.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initial estimating responsibilities include assisting the Chief Estimator with fulfilling proposals and estimates on Government projects.
- Estimating responsibilities include but are not limited to bid solicitation, proposal writing, trade scoping, and quantity takeoff.
- Construction management responsibilities may require assisting project managers and quality control personnel with management of construction projects. This may include submittal management, quality control, project financial management, schedule management, preparation, submitting and obtaining approval for contract change requests, assisting in project meetings, etc.
- Effective communication with the client, project team members, teaming partners, subcontractors, etc. will be required.
- Knowledge in estimating software such as Timberline and ISQFT is recommended but not necessarily required for consideration.
- Knowledge of project management software such as Prolog is preferred.
- Knowledge of scheduling software such as Primavera / Microsoft Project is a plus.
- The position will be based in Birmingham, Al but domestic and international travel will be required as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s (4 year) degree in Construction Management, Building Science, or similar field from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of five (5) years experience in construction management, general contracting, or similar.
- Although not required, construction experience in Government contracts is recommended.
- International construction experience is a plus.
Competitive compensation and benefits are available and will be determined based on related experience and knowledge.
Bhate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.