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Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. Job Description: Summary: This role focuses onAsphalt-related projects and involves engagement over the projects' entire lifecycle - from initial bid development & submittal through project completion. Specifically, you will: Gather, calculate and compile data for use in developing competitive bids. As well as plan, develop, and coordinate construction engineering and project administration/management activities for multiple asphalt projects. We are looking forall levels of experienceand will adapt the role accordingly - experienced personnel and new grads/industry personnel looking for a career change are encouraged to apply (training provided). Projects are local/regional! Minimal travel is associated with this role - most of the projects are regional to the office. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Monitor job progress from initial project solicitation to complete project close-out. Review proposals, specifications, and drawings to determine scope of work and requirements of upcoming projects. Prepare competitively accurate estimates and formal bids for asphalt projects. Manage and maintain working documents for estimates including accurate information on prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Utilize historical production and cost data while working closely with co-workers to determine cost components to provide timely and accurate bids. Review bid requirements thoroughly, show creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing, and submit 100% of bids and budgets by the required deadlines. Develop project budgets, subcontracts, and purchase orders from bid data. Monitor all types of job cost on projects, provide input for beneficial changes, and adjust future bid procedures as appropriate. Ensure project engineering activities comply with company and contract requirements and support the overall construction schedule. Provide technical support for the construction effort including participation in construction planning, interpretation of design, application of construction methods, and resolution of design conflicts. Represent the company, department, and/or project during client and project management meetings. Interface with all departments as required to resolve problems and ensure quality of construction. Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction. Qualifications: Education and Experience: New grads and industry personnel looking for a career change are encouraged to apply - training is provided! Civil Engineering or Construction-related degree preferred but not required. 4+ years of experience in construction estimating, project engineering, and/or project management preferred but not required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated leadership, communication and strength in interpersonal skills are essential. Ability to support multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a high-quality manner. Ability to demonstrate attention to detail. Ability to be a solution-maker when problems or hurdles arise. Ability to gain pr