Job Description
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 40 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: As an Underground Estimator, you will prepare and coordinate complete Drainage/Waterline/Sanitary estimates related to transportation project pursuits across our work regions. With Kokosing you will be exposed to and challenged with a range of conventional and alternative contracting pursuits on multiple projects ranging from simple highway rehabilitation projects to some of the largest most complex mega-projects in the region. Estimating Responsibilities Review proposals, specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, perform project site visits, etc. to determine scope of work and estimate requirements. Perform detailed quantity takeoffs, determine least cost means and methods for construction, complete full cost estimates for assigned work items including self-review of work. Review and compare estimated cost items to historical cost data. Review and compare construction means-and-methods options and incorporate least cost/best value solution(s). Coordinate with other estimators and operations managers to ensure estimates are complete and responsive to requirements. Collaborate with clients, design partners, vendors, and other project stakeholders to develop cost effective