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This role is critical to our strategic growth in the infrastructure market, requiring an individual with proven experience navigating the rigorous technical and compliance requirements common to public-sector bidding environments.\nThe Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate, competitive, and timely bids for complex projects, ensuring all proposals align with Freyssinet's commitment to safety, quality, and technical excellence.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nBid Management: Manage the full lifecycle of the bidding process for assigned projects, from initial receipt of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) through final submission.\nPlan and Specification Review: Conduct meticulous review of plans, specifications, and special provisions to fully understand project scope, contractual requirements, and mandatory compliance standards.\nQuantity Takeoffs: Perform accurate and comprehensive quantity takeoffs for labor, materials, and equipment required for specialized work such as concrete repair, post-tensioning, structural strengthening, and bridge rehabilitation.\nCost Estimation: Develop detailed, bottom-up cost estimates, incorporating direct costs (labor, material, equipment), indirect costs, and a competitive assessment of margins and contingencies.\nSubcontractor and Supplier Coordination: Solicit and evaluate proposals from subcontractors and suppliers. Negotiate pricing and scopes of work to ensure comprehensive coverage and the most cost-effective solution.\nRisk Analysis: Identify, quantify, and document potential project risks (e.g., site access limitations, traffic control phasing, material lead times, regulatory challenges) and integrate appropriate contingencies into the bid.\nTechnical Compliance: Ensure all bid packages are fully compliant with standardized submission requirements, including required forms, schedules, and participation goals.\nCollaboration: Work closely with the Business Development, Operations, and Engineering teams to develop innovative methodologies and value-engineering proposals that enhance competitiveness.\nPost-Bid Support: Participate in post-bid interviews, clarifications, and negotiations with clients and agencies. Support the project handover phase, ensuring a clear transfer of estimated costs and bid assumptions to the Project Management team.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nExperience: Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience estimating heavy civil or specialized construction projects, with a significant emphasis on public infrastructure or government-funded work.\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of construction methods, materials, and specialized civil engineering techniques relevant to infrastructure repair (e.g., concrete restoration, coatings, structural components).\nSoftware Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with industry-standard estimating software (e.g., HeavyBid or other comparable civil construction estimating tools) and Microsoft Excel.\nRegulatory Understanding: Familiarity with common public-sector contract language, bidding processes, and compliance requirements.\n\nCompany Culture & Benefits\nAt Freyssinet, Inc., we pride ourselves on a collaborative, family-oriented environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. We offer:\nPaid Time Off (including your birthday) & Sick Days\n10 Paid Holidays\nHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance\n401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match\nStock Investment Program\nCompany Truck (for qualifying roles)\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nFreyssinet, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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