Estimator

Job Description

B.L. Harbert International is seeking an Estimator to work in our International Estimating Department in Birmingham, Alabama. Candidate must be willing to travel occasionally for International pre-bid site visits and other project meetings.

Responsibilities:

· Analyze RFP documents

· Perform detailed quantity take-offs

· Analyze vendor and subcontract proposals

· Price various work packages

· Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

· U.S. Citizen

· Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

· Undergraduate degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Building Construction, or similar curriculum

· 5+ years of experience in estimating for commercial, light industrial, and U.S. Government construction projects

· Experience performing detailed quantity take-offs for earthwork, site utilities, structural concrete, and architectural items

· Experience with analysis of vendor and subcontractor proposals, and preparation of bid comparison tabulations

Preferences:

· Experience in the conversion of estimates into detailed project budgets

· Prior pre-construction or field experience on international projects for private or U.S. Government clients

· Experience in reviewing and analyzing project initiated change order proposals to determine contractual validity and accuracy of the proposed pricing

· Experience in writing technical proposals

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:

· Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead

· Have the ability to stoop, bend, walk, kneel, crouch and crawl

· Have the ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs. of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc.

· Have the ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing required

· Possess the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills

· Possess a high degree of concentration necessary in a busy office environment

Work Environment:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee

· Must be able to work in an office environment

· Must have flexibility with hours in order to better accommodate business needs

B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401K plan and paid holidays and vacation.

B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Vets / Disabilities

Full-time