Mandatory Skills:

• 5+ years of progressive Rail Estimating experience with knowledge of civil construction or related disciplines is required.

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines for normal functions and special assignments.

• Attention to detail, mathematical and analytical skills, and accuracy.

• Proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access) is essential, and experience of using estimating software is preferred.

• Estimating software experience is required, ideally using Hard Dollar.

• Responsible for the accuracy of bid costs created in Hard Dollar estimating software.

• Analyzes documents, drawings, specifications, and proposals, in preparation for pricing.

• Visit project sites prior to price preparation.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

• Skilled at building positive working relationships with internal and external clients

• An understanding of site conditions that impact bid costs, ensures constructability.

• Good listening and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.

• A knowledge of various types of construction contracts (particularly Cost Reimbursable, Target, and Guaranteed Maximum Price.)

Responsibilities:

• Obtain input from Operations staff as appropriate.

• Performs quantity take-off from construction drawings where applicable.

• Supports the process of obtaining pricing from suppliers and Subcontractors and incorporate it into the estimate.

• Formulates costs for tender submission - labor, equipment, material, rentals, and subcontracts.

• Good understanding of risks relevant to the scope of works priced.

• Maintains files and correspondence on active and completed tenders.

• Contributes to project success and learning.

• Complies with Estimating process/procedure and consistency.

• Complies with risk management policies and procedures.

• Maintains positive relationships with Clients, Consultants, and key subcontractors.

• Protects all forms of proprietary information.

• Maintains Estimating data systems to ensure they are kept up to date.

• Stationed on major projects as required.