Estimator

Principal Duties And Accountabilities

• Learning HVAC, plumbing, piping and sheet metal take-off, estimates – including hard bid and conceptual.
• Review and understanding proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Develop a pre-bid “checklist” for each bid.
• Learn and maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current accurate information on prices from suppliers through direct contact and material and equipment scoping.
• Learn bid preparation process and final closeout for hard bids from Chief/lead estimator.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, understand and assist the team in the development of bid strategy to win projects.
• Learn the collaboration strategies with project development and operation team on proposals.
• Learn the procedures of the Preconstruction Services team with conceptual estimates.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with client counterparts.
• Learn the principles of system layout and takeoff of incomplete drawings.
• Participate in project meetings with Estimating team and management as appropriate.
• Meet and develop a relationship with outside vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors during bid preparation.
• Partner with regional, project and estimating management on constructability review, workforce requirements, schedule, and other trade impacts.
• Work directly with Bid Coordinator regarding distribution of bid information and receiving of quotes.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma / GED required.
• Prefer degree in Engineering or Construction Management; equivalent combinations of technical training, trade school and relative experience.
• Preferred 3 years’ experience in construction industry.
• Preferred experience working with QuickPen, Autobid, Quote Express mechanical or similar software preferred.
• Prefer some industry experience with HVAC and plumbing – including commercial, institutional, and industrial.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Basic knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control.
• PREFERRED technical knowledge of mechanical construction, HVAC, piping, plumbing, etc.
• PREFERRED technical knowledge of general and mechanical construction to interpret all project documents and the impact it will have on estimate.
• Ability to learn and interpret computerized cost data and systems.
• Learn to be self-sufficient and work under the supervision of a lead, Senior or Chief estimator.
• Must learn to facilitate the bid process through its completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Keen attention to detail / accuracy.
• Proficiency with computers and estimating software.
• Learn to use discretion and make judgments on relative significance of bid components.
• Learn, understand and practice the terms and conditions that impact bid strategy.
• Must work in a collaborative team environment and ability to enthusiastically represent the company’s core values, mission, history, and culture.
• Operate with a strong sense of urgency and work with proficiency to deliver results.
• Strong analytical skills combined with resourcefulness to find all routes to the most effective results.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam and Procore.

Physical and/or travel demands

• Occasional travel to regional offices may be required.
• This position is primarily performed in an office setting, which includes regular sitting, use of computer keyboard and monitor, and telephone.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, standing, and walking, and lifting of light objects required.

Benefits and Compensation

• The range for this position has been established at $64,360 - $91,756 per year and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting.
• Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off.
• An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.