What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Synectics?
Description:
Seeking an experienced Steel Estimator / Project Manager with 10 years of heavy and civil construction estimating experience, preferably in structural steel fabrication, to manage complex bids ranging from $500K-$10M.
Manage the estimating process for complex project bids, typically ranging in size from $500k-$10M.
Attend site visits. · Utilize Tekla / Trimble Estimating software to gather vendor and supplier quotes and prepare bids.
Evaluate competition and identify the Price-To-Win.
Evaluate opportunities for win probability to help inform Bid-No Bid decisions.
Continually improving procedures, methods, and processes for estimating.
Train and supervise estimating resources. · Review scopes of work, design specifications, blueprints, etc. to analyze work requirements and create a work breakdown structure.
Determine the level of effort, labor categories, equipment, material, and permit requirements
Prepare itemized equipment and materials lists.
Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues and conduct make-or-buy analysis.
Collect and analyze vendor/supplier quotes and determine the most effective and efficient approach to completing requirements.
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates for senior management review. · Interface with clients, senior management, and other individuals/organizations.
Analyze completed projects to compare estimated cost to actual cost and incorporate lessons learned into future estimates; and
Qualifications:
Minimum of ten years' experience with overall responsibility for successfully preparing heavy and civil construction estimates
Experience with cost estimating software, Smart Bid, and takeoff software.
Must be experienced with Tekla/Trimble, SmartBid, takeoff software, site visits, vendor quotes, cost analysis, and preparing competitive project estimates.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Salary : $100,000