Principal Estimator in Greenville, South Carolina For Sale

Job Abbreviation Title Principal Estimator To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Job Description When preparing government proposals, estimators are primarily responsible for the following tasks: . Perform material, labor, equipment, and subcontract quantity estimates. . Use historical data and standard references, as appropriate, to determine estimated labor hours. . Document source of labor hours and productivity adjustments. . Interface with Engineering, prime Contract Management, Subcontracts and Procurement (Acquisition Organization), and Construction to coordinate applicable requirements. . Ensure that the estimate format and markups meet project and solicitation requirements. . Provide products and deliverables that comply with company, department, and project practices/guidelines and requirements. . Price material from supplier's pricing and industry standard publications, as appropriate, and document the source of pricing information. . Compare and analyze competitive prices for material and subcontracts. . Perform estimating tasks within schedule and work-hour estimate. Basic Job Requirements Prefer college/equivalent plus 15 years of experience. Minimum of eight years of experience using any of the Fluor Estimating Systems Other Job Requirements 1. Expert computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the expert use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations 2. Oral and written communication skills 3. Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner. This position requires the following pricing & leadership skills: . Same as Labor Grade 21, plus . Train others with working knowledge of FAR/DFAR, SBA, and GSA. . Possess excellent communication skills . Possess leadership skills and strive to develop stronger skills . Possess good presentation skills and lead client estimate presentations . Possess strong negotiating skills and strive to develop stronger skills . Provide and assign qualified personnel to projects and estimates . Coordinate technical matters with Estimating Director . Capable of establishing an office or project organization . Direct the routine day-to-day activities of office/project operations . Assist in development of department overhead budges . Preferred combination fifteen years' experience in construction, estimating and Government contract and compliance exposure. Preferred Qualifications 1. Engineering or Computer Science degree is preferred. Degree Required No City (or Nearest City) Greenville State/Province South Carolina Country United States Location Type Office Requisition Number xxxx9BR