What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Gallo Mechanical?
JOB SUMMARY:
Gallo Mechanical is looking for an Estimator to join our high performing team. As an Estimator, you are responsible for managing all aspects of developing cost estimates, bidding projects, and other pre-construction related services.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reading drawings, specifications, and request for proposals to understand scope of work to bid
- Creating detailed cost estimates and high-level scoping of the project to create the estimate summary
- Monitoring weekly bid calendar and ensure timely completion of proposals
- Reviewing material takeoff for completeness and accuracy
- Compiling take-offs and equipment summaries into project estimate
- Obtaining pricing for specialty materials
- Soliciting bids from subcontractors and vendors
- Scope reviews of subcontractor and vendor quotes
- Drafting and finalizing proposals, bid forms, and cost breakouts
- Assisting in prepare conceptual budgets from preliminary design documents
- Assisting sales teams with procurement strategies
- Attending project scope review meetings with clients and engineers
- Turning over all estimating information to the project management team on awarded projects
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field, or significant related experience
- Ability to read and interpret project documents such as drawings & specifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of Quickpen estimating software or similar
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. He or she should be competent in handling simultaneously occurring tasks and smaller projects
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
- Possess analytical and mathematical skills, quick thinking, and a solid understanding of the main principles of engineering, construction, and architecture
About Gallo Mechanical
Gallo Mechanical is a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. As they have grown over the last seven and a half decades, Gallo Mechanical has sought to ensure that their focus remains in reinvesting in their community through both the work they carry out and the opportunities that they provide.
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Our number one focus will always be our people. Gallo Mechanical welcomes employees from varied backgrounds and walks of life, and it’s reflected in our diverse community. Gallo Mechanical is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to administering personnel actions, including hiring, training, promoting and compensating its employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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