Estimating Assistant

Subsidiary: Sully Miller Holding Co.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Southern California, is a company with 100 years in the construction industry. Since 1923, Sully-Miller has become one of the premier construction contractors in Southern California, building much of the region's infrastructure including airports, seaports, rail and intermodal, military/federal, roads, highways, and specialty projects. To learn more about Sully-Miller Contracting Co. visit www.sully-miller.com.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Sully-Miller Contracting Co., and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Compensation
$60,000-$65,000
Job Summary
The Estimating Assistant will oversee the administrative effort of the bidding process. Some of the responsibilities include preparation of bid proposals, Good Faith documentation, and submission of electronic bids. This is a full time in person role reporting out of the Brea office. Flexible hours can be discussed with supervisor.
Main Responsibilities

• Own the administrative effort of the bidding process by completing bid packages on all projects.
• Initiate the GFE process by meeting program requirements for advertising and outreach on all bids.
• Support the estimating team by uploading all projects on Pantera for vendor solicitations.
• Post bid results and update estimating database for reporting.
• Submit GFE documentation on all assigned projects.
• Support estimating team to prepare escrow documentation as needed for bid compliance.
• Submit electronic bids.
• Distribute updated project information for all assigned bids (addendums, Q&A, etc.).
• Own the entry and approval of bids and bonds in our bid management system (BMS).
• Support the estimating team by soliciting AC quotes.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Technology or an equivalent combination technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum of 1-5 years' experience in construction administration or estimating related experience

Skills

• Ability to multitask efficiently and effectively and be flexible
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines and process projects quickly
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Must be a self-starter and self-directed
• Must rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Strong tendency to take initiative

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

• to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
• complete any part of the application process
• access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.