WHAT WE DO:
Bowen is an employee-owned national construction company that works primarily in the Water, Wastewater, Industrial and Energy sectors. Regularly listed as one of ENR's top 50 environmental contractors, Bowen works on projects that improve the quality of the air we breathe and the water we use every day. When you turn on the faucet, flush the toilet or flip the light switch - you are using the infrastructure that Bowen builds and maintains every day. Bowen self-performs site work, concrete, underground utility work, structural steel, equipment setting, millwright, mechanical and process piping and boilermaker construction.
WHO WE ARE:
At Bowen our purpose is growing people, and our team is our greatest asset. We share credit for success and never walk away from a problem when there is a challenge. We have genuine concern for others. We are employee-owned. We work hard every day to build the toughest projects. We are not perfect, and we will always aim to continuously improve. If you are a hardworking, creative person who is seeking to build a career, let us know. We are growing, and we need your help.
SUMMARY:
Analyzes blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare labor, equipment, and materials/subcontractor estimates for bid projects applying knowledge of specialized methodologies, techniques, principles, or processes.
Expected Outcomes include, but are not limited to:
• Estimates are expected to be completed ethically, timely, competitively, and accurately.
• Plans, specifications, and addenda are thoroughly reviewed to ensure that the estimate meets engineered/design requirements.
• Estimates for self-performed work accurately depict production units, crew sizes, heavy equipment and tool usage, and additional requirements set forth in the general and supplemental conditions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents for the estimate
- Understands and interprets project plans and specifications
- Prepare estimates using estimating systems software in addition to manual unit estimating
- Review data to determine and calculate a complete takeoff of scope of work
- Maintains files (electronic data) of working documents as back-up for estimate and figures, including current (accurate) information of supplier pricing
- Organize take-off so as to communicate the project requirements clearly and in a meaningful format so that others can understand it
- Request quotations from suppliers and subcontractors
- Ability to compare and understand quotes from suppliers and subcontractors so as to establish the most competitive estimate, while making sure all items required are included
- Utilize the Purchasing Manager and procedures to ensure prequalification of subcontractors is in place
- Consider and analyze risk factors
- Conduct on site visits and analysis to identify pre-existing and site conditions
- Participate in project turn-over to operations upon award
- Have the ability to work on multiple projects and help as needed with other estimating responsibilities
- Participate in on-going estimating training
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3-5 years construction field experience in water/wastewater, industrial and/or power construction
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent technical training and/or experience
- Construction contract management, schedule management, and estimating is highly preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of other disciplines of water/wastewater, industrial and power construction and processes
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to conceptualize the project schedule from project start through completion, including sequencing/phasing of work
- Strong interpersonal skills
BOWEN BENEFITS:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Medical, dental and vision Insurance
- PTO on Day 1
- Annual Discretionary Bonuses
- Employer paid and supplemental life insurance
- 401k with company match
- HSA and FSA options
- Employee Referral Program
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Family Planning and Adoption Assistance
- Education Reimbursement
