Construction Representative jobs in Lafayette, LA

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example, promote and portray company values, always look out for your safety and the safety of others, conduct business with integrity, strive for excellence in all aspects of the job, motivated to succeed and improve skills, and hold self and others accountable for actions.
• Lead the solicitation process. Create RFQ for Subs and Suppliers for Projects.
• Perform project takeoffs as required.
• Work on update Heavybid Vendor database and quote module.
• Participate in cutover & preconstruction meetings with Project Team.
• Champion of estimate import process, HeavyBid and Job program.
• With the assistance of an estimator, lead the preconstruction document process, including major material purchase orders, subcontract agreements, and submittals process.
• Prepare an estimate based on a completed takeoff of materials, equipment, and labor as it relates to a project.
• Effectively pair the right crews including equipment, materials, and production to perform a certain activity.
• Secures bid bonds, payment/performance bonds, and insurance certificates.
• Solicits quotes from vendors/suppliers and subcontractors.
• Conducts business with integrity, and be professional to customers, peers, and venders.
• Review project specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes or proposals.
• Maintain estimating files including calculations, supplier quotes, and contact information.
• Provide value engineering options as necessary.
• Scrub estimates ensuring estimate is ready for export.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and jobsite visits to understand site conditions and restrictions.
• Review job cost data and productivity reports and incorporate into cost estimates.
• Build and update HCSS database, including updating labor and equipment cost assemblies, and calculation routines to increase estimating output.
• Draft project proposals, including scope, construction approach, schedule, and staffing.
• Prepare and review government bid forms ensuring all pages, bonds, and attestations are included in bid package.
• Ability to work on multiple estimates simultaneously while still maintaining accuracy and meeting required deadlines.
• Provide technical support to customers as required.
• Maintain professional conduct with direct reports, peers, customers, and vendors.
• Assign work to subordinates, direct and review their assignment and take responsibility for accuracy and completeness of estimates prepared by subordinates.
• Serve as champion of project cutover meeting with project team within 24 hours of successful bid.
• Mentor, coach, and help develop project teams.

Job Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Product Suites, Viewpoint, P6 and Heavy Bid, Trimble Business Center.
• Must be flexible.
• Comprehends plans, specifications, LA DOTD Spec Book, LCG Spec Book, Geotechnical reports.
• Be highly motivated to succeed and improve on estimation skills.
• Capable of proper time management as it correlates to the workload.
• Must possess full understanding of the estimating import process.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and basic addition and subtraction.
  
• Possess a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Physical requirements:
  • Manually lift/carry 25 lbs.
  • Prolonged driving
  • Sit for long periods
  • Walk thru tough terrain
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clear driving record.

EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE

• Desired Education – BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, equivalent experience, or 3-5 Years of Estimating Assisting Experience.
• Desired experience – 5 years in commercial concrete, site work and heavy highway leadership experience.