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Background:
DAWSON's West Construction region covers the western half of the United
States. We have identified a need for a Senior Estimator for the Region based
on the ever growing need to provide more focused and competitive pricing to
our existing clients and to assist in developing DAWSON's footprint within
the region. This need is for competed acquisitions to include open
solicitations and IDIQ task order solicitations.
Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000 based on experience
Desired Outcome:
A more focused approach to estimating to ensure less risk to DAWSON both from
an estimating and project execution standpoint.
Job Description:
Applicant will be responsible for the following items:
Estimating:
Work with Regional Program Managers and Director to identify and pursue new
opportunities for the West Construction Region to include new
opportunities/contracts and IDIQ Task Order RFPs.
Serve as the Pricing Lead on RFPs efforts the region; full ownership of
project estimates.
Prepare quantity takeoffs and pricing summaries for major divisions of
construction projects to assist in developing price proposals.
Develop main summary estimate including General Conditions and other direct
costs.
Identify and source subcontract partners to support in pricing development and
execution of awards.
Create, Manage, and Maintain a subcontractor Database for current
locations of work and new opportunities
Create, manage, and maintain historical data from previous estimates,
experiences, and subcontractor knowledge to assist in production of estimate.
Review RFP documents and attend pre-bid meetings/site visits to determine
scope of work and required contents of the estimate
Coordinate and work with program staff during proposal process to minimize
scope gap.
Create and Maintain Bid Packages for subcontractors when applicable.
Coordinate with DAWSON's proposal department and technical writing staff to
ensure proposal technical writing is in line with pricing approach.
Coordinate and work with DAWSON's design staff on design-build acquisitions
to develop bid assist documents and furnish to subcontractors.
Create, Input, and Manage RFP RFI's into Government systems (Email,
PROJNET, etc.)
Must be able to multi-task and estimate projects simultaneously.
For project wins, assist execution team with project kickoff and
preconstruction planning as needed.
During execution of design-build contracts, assist project team with design
reviews to monitor for scope and cost creep. Perform estimates at design
stages, as assigned, to ensure design aligns with as-bid pricing and approach.
Buy-out responsibilities after contract award when applicable.
Business Development:
Provide solutions to Government's needs and acquisition strategies
Assist with attendance of new project site visits and/or proposal development
Attendance of DAWSON weekly Virtual Business Development meetings to report on
RFP status.
Skills:
Solid Understanding of all types of Construction (New Construction/Ground
Up, Renovation, and Design/Build, and Secured Spaces)
Understand DAWSON's Business Model and able to incorporate into project
estimates.
Able to Communicate well and/clearly with Others
Understands the importance of customer/client relationships
Treats coworkers and/or clients respectfully
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Have an understanding in the Government Acquisition processes and types of
contracts.
Applicant must have the ability to work independently and be a self-motivated
individual.
Proficient in the following software:
Microsoft Office Suite
On-Screen Takeoff Software
Smart-Bid
Adobe Acrobat
Bluebeam
Timberline and/or Other Estimating Software
Education/Experience:
4 year degree from a college/university in Construction Management and/or
engineering related field
10 Years of estimating experience as a General Contractor with at least 4
years of that estimating Government work
DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal
contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
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DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental,
and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid
vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an
Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment.
Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including
critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage;
pet ins
DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets
our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. VEVRAA
FEDERAL CONTRACTOR