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• Salary Range: $80,000 - $105000 based on professional experience.
• Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Summary:

• Prepare quantity survey takeoff, call work and pricing summaries for major divisions of construction projects to assist in developing proposals.
• Buy-out responsibilities after contract award when applicable.
• This position is to be based out of the Huntsville, AL DAWSON Office.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Read and interprets solicitation documents relating to the assigned major divisions.
• Provides technical support to personnel preparing estimates for assigned divisions.
• Capable of developing a cognizant Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in multiple formats (DIV, CLIN, other).
• Creates, manage, and maintain historical data from previous estimates, experiences, and subcontractor knowledge to assist in production of estimates.
• Soliciting Subcontractor/Vendor contract documents (Invitation to Bid) via FTP site.
• Reviews estimate/sub proposals to gain information for current bids.
• Prepares spreadsheets and coordinates with Lead Estimator/Bid team members.
• Ensure all bid documentation is logged and filed after bid submission.
• Able to meet time sensitive deadlines and carry out multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Create, Input, and Manage RFP RFI’s into Government Software (Email, POJNET, etc.)
• Utilize Government RFP Platforms for Project Searching (SAM.Gov, GovWin, PIEE, etc.)
• Proficient in the following software:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • On-Screen Takeoff or comparable program
  • Smart-Bid or comparable ftp distribution program

**Position will require travel to pre-bid conferences, site visits and/or client meetings as necessary**

Education/Experience:

• 4-year degree from a college/university in Construction Management and/or engineering related field.
• 5 Years of competitive estimating experience as a General Contractor with at least 2 years of that estimating Government work.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including: medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including: critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance; and an Employee Assistance Program.

DAWSON gives preference to Internal Candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration