Estimator - Industrial

PURPOSE

The Estimator – Industrial will support Project Managers in the pursuit of both Planning and Specifications, along with Design/Build/Negotiated Projects. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Set-up and maintain estimating software including maintenance of database and system components

• Develop common mechanical, process piping, and utility systems for estimating software

• Update estimating software piping specifications as needed for non-standard requirements of job specifications

• Prepare all mechanical, process piping, and utility project take-off for inclusion into estimating book using estimating software: Drawing take-off

• Review of job specs incorporating all requirements into take-off calculation

• Preparation of all take-off reports

• Distribution of estimating reports to Project Managers

• Responsible for working with project stakeholders to prepare estimates for projects, including complete scopes of work with vendor/subcontractor pricing and coordination

• Communicate with Project Managers regarding take-off data, job requirements, and specifications

• Meet project bid deadlines and schedules

• Possess thorough understanding of estimating best practices and industry standards

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of local market conditions including changes in material, equipment, and labor costs

• Keep abreast of changes in industry technology and processes to determine impact on estimating methods

• Assist Project Manager with Project Schedule, change order estimates, and cost analysis

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and subcontractors

• Possess analytical skills to review and estimates compiled by others

• Assist with estimating software training for new employees

Minimum Education & Experience Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Certificate or degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of computer estimating systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of mechanical, process piping, utility and structural systems, materials, labor and codes

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• N/A

Mental And Physical Competencies Required To Perform Essential Functions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and understand job specifications, project drawings, sketches

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs