Mechanical Estimator - Global Facilities (Kansas City)

About the role

The Staff Estimator prepares estimates and proposals for engineering and construction projects, assembling material and labor costs, analyzing quotes, and presenting information in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lump sum bids, proposals, unit cost and quantities for various projects
• Conduct small and disadvantaged business solicitation and evaluation
• Conduct subcontractor solicitation and pre-qualification tasks
• Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate
• Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors
• Present estimating information in site and pre-bid meetings
• Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies, and make recommendations based on those results
• Develop project summary schedules
• Support pre-construction services on client estimates and joint venture reviews
• Develop and present estimating strategy and plan
• Research cost history and update data base(s)
• Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions
• Evaluate fee, contingency and escalation and make recommendations
• Review specialty and standard equipment pricing
• Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy
• Review commercial terms and conditions for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions
• Analyze and price value engineering for submission
• Comply with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and 3 years of direct project estimating experience required
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ConEst and K-Base
• OSHA 10-hour certification required