Construction Estimator - Civil & Fabrication

Job Summary

IMI is seeking a full-time Construction Estimator (Civil & Fabrication) local to the Athens, GA area.

Essential Functions

• Work alongside clients, departmental staff, material suppliers and subcontractors to formulate project cost estimates.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, construction drawings and other project documentation to prepare labor and material estimates.
• Develop and maintain network of clients and vendors who provide bidding opportunities for the company. Establish and maintain relationships with subcontractors for use in estimates.
• Conduct Site/Bid walkthroughs. Confer with Engineers, Designers, Owners, Contractors, and Subcontractors on preparing cost estimates and any changes to estimates as they are surfaced.
• Conduct special studies to establish standard hour and related cost data driving cost reduction.
• Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to construct or subcontract components.
• Work with the Shops on fabrication methodology, including jig construction, and assembly techniques.
• Think critically to propose bid alternates, provide value engineering, and cost competitive solutions.
• Prepare labor, material and subcontractor schedules of value and procurement and deployment projections.
• Conduct high level scope reviews and project management briefs.
• Prepare scopes of work based on verbal guidance of clients or at the direction of management.
• Analyze historical bid data and actual project costs to continually improve estimating practices and procedures, in an effort to maximize success rate and profitability for the company.
• Deliver Project Turnover Package for Project Management upon award of contract. Provide ongoing project support as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of five years’ work experience in estimating civil grading/concrete work, shop fabrication and structural projects.
• Computer experience, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Excel, Project, Outlook, Autocad and Bluebeam.
• Procore experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a similar field of study is preferred but not required. Prior experience as a substitute will be considered.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, or manipulate objects.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift items weighing more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors during times of inclement weather.
• Must be able to remain in a seated position for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity needed for repetitive tasks and operating standard office equipment.
• Able to work from a vehicle up to 25% of the time quoting/visiting customers.
• Willingness to travel overnight up to 5% of the time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages
• Healthcare benefits
• PTO plans
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program