Railroad Track Construction Estimator

• Navigate through web portals, document sites, and network drives 
• Review customer drawings and specifications 
• Complete Take-Offs
• Communicate with suppliers 
• Communicate with clients/customers 
• Prepare Requests for Quote 
• Prepare Requests for information 
• Prepare and analyze bid costs (Using HCSS Heavy Bid) 
• Review bid costs with management 
• Draft and submit reports 
• Facilitate award of projects to Project Managers 
• Record bidding data 
• Submittal and RFI processing
• Understand costs and prepare detailed cost analysis of a project direct and indirect costs
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently
• Generate sound documentation for scope of work assumed in estimates
• Maintain and sustain a well-organized approach & disciplined work ethic
• Work independently and as part of a team

• Attention to detail and excellent time management skills 
• Analytical and strong problem-solving ability 
• The ability to communicate in a professional manner with suppliers, owner’s representatives, coworkers and direct supervisors 
• Ability to complete work and perform well under time pressure of bid due dates
• Must be able to work well with others 
• Must be able to read and understand construction plans, drawings and specifications 
• Must be able to perform drawing/quantity take-offs (Using Microsoft Excel)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities 

• 5 years railroad experience preferred
• 5 years bidding experience/or 2 years track construction bidding experience preferred

Technical Knowledge Qualifications:

• Three of the following must be applicable, but ALL of the following is preferred
  • Ability to create, and manipulate basic formulas in Microsoft excel
  • Ability to create, format, and manipulate basic Microsoft word files
  • Ability to navigate and utilize an organized company network folder structure
  • Ability to edit and modify PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
  • Ability to navigate numerous internet websites and file share systems created by suppliers
  • Ability to set up and create a bid in HCSS Heavy Bid software
    • HCSS software training will be available

• Able to walk on uneven surfaces over sometimes great distances.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel.