Estimator

Overview

Who is OHLA USA?

We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!

OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities.

Our Estimators are responsible forthe coordination of bid documents, labor productions, subcontractors, vendor pricing, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, project start-up meetings, owner estimates, subcontractors and vendor requisitions and cost to completes. 

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly investigates the specifications, scope of work and drawings for his/herportionof a bid and develops a complete understanding ofprojectrequirements

• Accurately andtimelyperforms takeoffs and calculations and analyzes datafor assigned scope of work

• Conducts field visits to gather relevant data on project siteconditions,verify productionratesand learn new construction techniques.  Adjusts bid methods and incorporates this information accordingly during the bidding process

• Assist Senior Estimatorsduring negotiations withvendors and subcontractorsforthe bestcost, quality, and delivery using the company buyout procedure

• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the contract documents and the potential risks for a project

• Makes well-supported recommendationsfor Lead Estimatoron how tomitigate andprice risks.

• AssistSenior EstimatorswithcontactingProcurement department

• AssistSeniorEstimatorwithdeterminingproject cost, factoring take-offquantitiesand productivity

• Draftsections of theproposalpertaining toassigned scope of work per RFP

Qualifications

• 3+ years of estimating experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, architecture, etc.

• Has experience in performing take-off and pricing 

• Able to negotiate with subcontractors

• Able to lead an estimating project and guide a team

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and people skills a must

• Has a solid time management system and demonstrates excellent organizational skills

• Track record of achievement and career progression

• Experience in Primavera, HCSS, On Screen Takeoff (OST) and AGTEK would be advantageous
• Experience in estimating transportation projects (civil and structures) is preferred 

To learn more about OHLA USA, visit our website www.ohla-usa.com

Compensation: The base salary rate being offered for this position is USD $120,000.00 per year to USD $150,000.00 per year depending on experience. Please note that the salary range listed is specific to the role listed in California. Salary rates may vary for different individuals in the same role based on various factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and performance.

OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.

OHLA EEO Message: OHLA USA and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

OHLA USA and its subsidiaries (“OHLA”) shall not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to OHLA or an employee of OHLA, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered OHLA property. OHLA will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. OHLA will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred to by the Agency free of any charges or fees. OHLA Human Resources is the only authorized representative of OHLA to execute any agreements with search firms or staffing agencies. As a condition for payment, a Vendor shall have OHLA USA Inc.’s Personnel Agreement and a Job Order signed by an authorized OHLA HR representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of OHLA and its subsidiaries shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes, whether unsolicited or solicited, shall be the property of OHLA.