• Estimate projects in accordance with Primoris policies and procedures with oversight while learning estimating practices and processes.
• Responsible for assisting in and developing possible opportunities and marketing efforts to foster growth within the division.
• Prepare work to be estimated by gathering proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Attend customer pre-bid meetings.
• Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, drawings, specifications, and related documents.
• Estimate costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for use in the development of vendor or subcontractor RFPs.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and personnel in other departments or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve inconsistencies.
• Present completed estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports to summarize information and trends.
• Maintain cost database.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing additional tasks as necessary.
• Participate in the proposal development effort.
• Provide meaningful performance-related feedback/input to appropriate line management and project team members on estimates.
• Assist in project management and cost control efforts as assigned depending on workload.

• Post-Secondary in Construction Management or related field is preferred. Will accept 2-3 years or more of practical industry experience.
• Preference of 7 + years of experience estimating full-time.
• Continuing education in industry-specific groups to remain current on industry standards and requirements in all divisions.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or equivalent is highly desired.
• Working knowledge of estimation software programs. (Hard Dollar or Bid2Win is recommended.
• Demonstrated skills in written communications; ability to compose basic as well as complex technical documents, formal letters, and invoices.
• Demonstrated skills in oral communications; willingness to make presentations to large, diverse groups.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Proven success in developing and maintaining internal and external relationships while effectively navigating organizational barriers.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• General understanding of Fixed Price, Time & Materials, Cost Plus, and Unit contract pricing mechanisms.
• Self-motivated, self-learner, capable of working autonomously with the ability to work well under pressure, and respond appropriately to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Ability to identify opportunities and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Ability to bid on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand the business implications of decisions and display orientation to profitability.
• Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership, critical thinking, and mediation skills.
• Ability to maintain and protect confidential information.
• Ability to accommodate travel schedule.

Primoris Services Corporation (Primoris) is ranked in the top 10% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the United States as well as Latin America, South and Central America, and South East Asia.