Mechanical Estimator - Governmental

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with mechanical and associated sub-system subcontractors to build a reliable nationwide network of partners to support Caddell in the successful pursuit and construction of projects
• Reviews and understands electrical and associated sub-system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents for either bid-build or design-build projects
• Manages schedule/priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines
• Develops budgetary estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects
• For design-build projects, provides pre-bid engagement with the design team to provide collaboration on the most cost-effective design and equipment that complies with RFP requirements
• Captures bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors
• Maintains engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition
• Receives and analyzes subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day; coordinates with the Senior Estimator to determine the proper scope and budget carried in the estimate
• Develops and negotiates project-specific scope for subcontracts
• Provides post-award engagement with the design team on design-build projects to ensure design aligns with the project budget
• Ensures selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process
• Develops historical cost data
• Assembles bid documentation
• Attends pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed

Reporting Structure

Senior Estimator

Working Conditions

Office setting, no travel required, full-time

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Requires excellent technical and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge
• Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees

Education / Experience

• Minimum high school diploma/GED and ten years of construction management experience required
• Four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD, correctional-type projects
• Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required
• U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required

Rewards of Working at Caddell

• Paid vacations, company-paid holidays
• Company-funded medical insurance
• Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance
• Life and disability plans to full-time employees
• 401k match
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Use of company condominiums