Overview

The estimator will be responsible for analyzing bid specifications, subcontractor quotes, and drawings in the preparation of a Mechanical and/or Electrical project specific bid.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings as necessary.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Identify subcontractor needs for specific bids.
• Prepare subcontractor RFQ packages for bid purposes.
• Complete construction take-offs for bid preparation utilizing estimating software.
• Obtain and evaluate subcontractor quotes for the evaluation.
• Prepare material RFQ packages for bid purposes.
• Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, job cost reports, etc.) for bid purposes.
• Maintain historical data and estimating units.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures.
• Attend bid evaluation meetings and communicate basis for bid details.
• Attend pre-job planning meetings.
• Provide estimating support to other divisions as required.
• Provide assistance to project managers as necessary.
• Provide assistance to field crews as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience required.
• 2 years construction estimating, engineering or similar experience preferred.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing required.
• Ability to calculate mathematical extensions, read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is essential.
• Detail-oriented, organized and ability to multi-task in a high-volume, deadline driven environment.
• Excellent problem solving, time management and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and interpersonal.
• Work will involve being in an office setting and field work.