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In charge of estimation and bid management for TBM tunneling and microtunneling projects in the US and Canada. 

Essential Functions:

• Preparation and wrap-up of technical and commercial proposals.
• Provide technical assistance to clients.
• Coordination and development of engineering and methods.
• Technical, financial & contractual risk assessment.
• Hand-over of acquired contracts to operations.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work, attend pre-bid meetings, conduct site visits, interact with operations staff to develop work approach, prepare quantity takeoffs and input data into computerized estimating software.
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Work directly with staff and operations department on completing various project estimates and documentation.
• Manage the available bid time to insure accurate and timely preparation of assigned portion of estimate.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimates figures including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Organize and detail the estimate so that it can be easily understood for review purposes and efficiently turned over to field personnel.
• Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts and productivity analysis reports, etc. into current estimates.
• Ensures estimate accuracy to the maximum extent reasonable and achievable.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and ethical behavior when representing Bessac to clients, engineers, vendors, and partners.
• Coordination and participation in commercial proposals and prequalification for projects
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide ranging climates and environments.
• Travel is required for this role.

Education & Training:  

• Degree in Civil Engineering,
• Additional skills: Construction Management, Construction Engineering or equivalent degree and experience.
• Perfectly fluent in English, French is a plus

Experience:    

• Minimum 3 years of experience in TBM tunneling.
• Minimum 2 years of estimating large heavy civil projects.

Knowledge and Abilities:   

• Knowledge on TBM tunneling and microtunneling projects.
• Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential.
• Software skills to include: MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word,
• Estimating software (HCCS, B2W, InEight or similar).
• Converse effectively using both verbal and written communication.
• Make decisions and assume accountability.
• Concentrate on tasks.
• Demonstrate ability to manage stress and emotions as related to the workplace.
• Attention to detail.
• Identify and resolve conflict.
• Assess safety and risk.
• Ability to work in a multi-national team.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements:    

• Able to work underground (not claustrophobic and not subject to fear of heights).
• Travel per the company travel policy, sometimes overnight and away from home, across the U.S. and Canada.
• Able to concentrate at a high degree in a busy and noisy construction environment.
• Able to work late and/or early due to time zones and/or workload

Location: 

 Bessac conducts its operations primarily from Denver, Colorado.