Estimator
Company: Ballard Marine Construction
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
WHY JOIN BALLARD MARINE CONSTRUCTION? Ballard Marine
Construction is a specialty marine and underwater contractor based
in Washougal, WA, with regional offices and projects throughout
North America.Why join Ballard? It's simple. You get to work on
amazing technical projects with likeminded team members. The
Ballard culture is second to none, and because of that we are
incredibly protective and particular on who we invite onto the
team. We have a unique culture of true excellence; we hold each
other accountable from our newest interns and engineers to our most
senior leaders. You will always go to work knowing that everyone
you are working with cares as much as you do and is working hard to
reach common goals. You will get out of it what you put into it.
Ballard is an amazing place to work and if what we've said
resonates with you, you just might be right for us! Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Regional Operations
and working with the Chief Estimator, the Estimator is responsible
for collaborating on bid and proposal preparation, negotiating
contracts with clients, and working closely with design teams. This
individual will work closely with owners, engineers, and general
contractors to provide value engineering solutions across heavy
civil, marine, and underwater disciplines. This position will be
expected to provide guidance and training to other estimating
personnel in the company's estimating systems and procedures.This
position will travel up to 25% and when not traveling will be based
out of one of our Regional offices. Ideal Candidate: Core
Attributes: Grit and Resiliency - We dig deep to figure out how to
make things happen no matter how impossible it seems. We never give
up. We take on challenges that nobody else can; or will. Comradery
and Inspirational - We are a hard-working team of likeminded
individuals working toward a common goal. We regularly celebrate
wins and like to have fun whether at work or at play. We come
together each day looking for ways to instill life and energy into
the world around us. Driven and Competitive - We love competition.
We love to win and love to learn when we lose. Not getting the job
done is not an option. We are obsessed to do our best and we do
what it takes to win. Trustworthy and Respectful - We are
passionate about honesty, authenticity and transparency. No lies.
No drama. No politics. We value constructive conflict and ensure
that even in conflict we treat others with respect. Ownership and
Accountability - When something goes wrong, we first "look in the
mirror" before we "look out the window". We ask "what could I have
done differently?" and then we share lessons learned. Regularly
challenging ourselves and those around us to be better is a way of
life. "Me first" belongs here.Education: Bachelor's Degree in
Construction Management, Construction Engineering Management, Civil
Engineering, or related fieldExperience: Experience working in
heavy civil/marine construction with at least three years of
estimating experience HeavyBid experience a plus Experience in
estimating projects with values up to $50 million Experience
working on Joint Venture pursuits a plus Experience working on
Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) contract projects a plusSkills:
Working knowledge of standard marine construction practices Strong
computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Suite,
MS Project, P6, and AutoCAD Strong technical writing skills and
ability to contribute to proposal preparation Excellent
interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently.
Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work
in a fast-paced environment while satisfying customer needs and
maintaining effective working relationships. Ability to proactively
identify issues and offer solutions Ability to work achieve
required deadlines Responsibilities: Formulates and leads project
estimates/proposals to ensure a quality, accurate and timely
submission. This includes working closely with current team of
estimators and project managers to provide turnkey cost estimates.
Develops project work plans, schedules, and submittals. Leads bid
kick-off and board review meetings. Performs material take-offs,
organizes pre-bid data, researches past costs, and develops
construction sequence. Coordinates and cultivates strong business
relationships with vendors and sub-contractors. Performs site
visits and investigations as needed. Produces pre-bid construction
schedules. Attends pre-job job meetings. Conducts constructability
studies. Presents estimate quantities, rationale, and scheme to
management during bid reviews. Organizes and conducts handoff of
project to operations if project awarded. Attends and is an active
participant in weekly job progress meetings with operations,
accounting, and field staff. Leads project hand-off meetings with
key operational staff. Identifies project risks and potential
contingencies. Reviews proposal specifications and drawings to
determine scope of work and contents of estimate. Perform
additional assignments per Management's direction. Supervisory
Responsibilities: None currently Physical Demands / Working
Environment: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a
computer Working outdoors in various temperatures and conditions
Wears various PPE (respirators, fall protection, etc.) Will travel
on land, water, and aircraft Will sit and stand for several hours
at a time Lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing, squatting for
various periods of time Benefits: Ballard offers a comprehensive
benefits package and provides a culture that values opportunity for
growth, development, and internal promotion. Benefits include
employer paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, PTO,
401K Plan with employer match, paid holidays, and so much more EEO
Statement: Ballard Marine Construction, LLC. is an Equal
Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
or veteran status. A reasonable accommodation will be considered
for qualified individuals with a disability if it does not create
an undue hardship for the Company, consistent with the ADA as
amended.Required SkillsRequired ExperienceJob Type: Full-time
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