Forgen
Field Estimator
Hubbard, Texas
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
Data AnalysisAutoCADLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGeotechnical EngineeringConstruction ManagementPrimavera P6
About the role
- This role follows the established standardized procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.
- Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America.
- We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Responsibilities
- Assess and communicate project risks based on a thorough knowledge of the proposal documents.
- Coordinate the preparation of quantity takeoffs from project plans and documents.
- Help identify ideas that will create competitive advantages over the other bidders and present to capture team.
- Help to maintain updated database of cost information (historical cost analysis of labor and equipment rates).
- Create professional relationships and uphold our reputation with clients and partners by interfacing effectively with owner/client, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Perform additional assignments as directed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of estimating experience in heavy-civil, geotechnical, foundations, and/or environmental remediation fields.
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Primavera, Microsoft Project, Office, Outlook, and Excel.
- Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues.
- Work with an assigned capture team to identify and develop solutions and estimate the resources required for both simple and complex projects.
Nice to have
- Experience estimating on >$500K projects is preferred.
- Physical Demands & Work Environment
- This office-based role requires frequent computer use and effective communication, with occasional travel to project sites as needed.
- Site visits may involve extended periods of standing or walking and required PPE, with potential exposure to heavy equipment, chemicals, dust, fumes, uneven terrain, and extreme weather.
- This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive.
- Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed.
- Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Company info
- Supports various capture teams composed of Forgen employees from across the company.
- Prepare detailed and organized cost estimates and assist with other submittal documents (including schedules, diagrams, work plans, figures, etc.) for proposals that require additional information as part of the bidding process.
Equal opportunity
- Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibit s discrimination based on any legally protected status.
- At Forgen, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect and use your personal data to manage the recruitment process, including assessing your application, verifying information, and, if applicable, entering into an employment contract. Your information may be shared with authorized third parties who perform services on our behalf, such as background checks, and only where permitted by law. We implement appropriate security measures to safeguard your information and retain it only as long as necessary for recruitment and legal purposes.
- You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data, and to withdraw your consent at any time where applicable. For questions or to exercise your rights, please contact hr@forgen.com.
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