Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator - AZCO (Multiple Locations)

About the role

The Estimator is responsible for preparing estimates and proposals for various construction projects across different disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs and quantities for projects.
• Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce discrepancies.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Absorb and review completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with estimating methodology to produce quality estimates.
• Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of projects.
• Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.
• Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.
• Conduct solicitation and pre-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors.
• Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.
• Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.
• Present estimating information and attend pre-bid meetings.
• Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results.
• Develop project summary schedules.
• Analyze and price value engineering for submission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.