Lead Industrial Estimator

Job Description

Overall planning and management of estimating activities for specific construction projects, including preparation, interpretation and presentation of estimates.

POSITION RESPONSILITIES AND DUTIES

• Review project plans, requirements and specifications
• Prepare accurate quantity takeoffs and materials pricing
• Cookordinate subcontract solicitations and jobwalks
• Determine labor and construction equipment costs
• Prepare conceptual estimates
• Meet and maintain bidding and work schedules
• Submit requisitions for purchase of materials
• Compare competitive trade bids
• Review preliminary quotes and pre-bid estimates with Project Manager
• Secure all bid documents (bid forms and quote letters)
• Prepare subcontractor bid list and submit drawings to subcontractors
• Participate in bid compilation on bid day
• Assist jobsite staff with estimates after bid award
• Maintain good relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
• Supervise and train estimating staff (if applicable)
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills Or Experience Requirements

• Proven background estimating for industrial, oil & energy with an emphasis on experience estimating mechanical process piping, structural steel, civil concrete and equipment setting.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and drawings, must have ability to perform crew-based estimating.
• Ability to make accurate judgments and calculations
• Working knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Experience with software such as HCSS (Heavy Bid), Sage Timberline, Destini Estimator