PPM Project Estimator 1.2

About the role

We are a leading industrial mechanical, electrical, and civil construction services provider for the fossil and nuclear power, pulp and paper, chemical, mining, and general manufacturing industries. We provide a full range of industrial facilities maintenance and process maintenance services.

MOR PPM, Inc. seeks a Project Estimator in Society Hill, SC.

Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings.
• Perform quantitative take-off and computer entry.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors and subcontractors.
• Ability to perform design/build, conceptual and budget estimates.
• Coordinate the efforts of junior and staff-level resources in performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors and obtaining subcontractor quotes.
• Coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department.
• Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company’s drive within the confidential estimating folder(s).
• Assist project managers with takeoffs and pricing changes in work.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendation for resolution.
• Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with Accubid and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel estimated 50% of the time.
• Must be able to adhere to customer/job site requirements such as: move in and around confined spaces and uneven areas; have full range of motion consistent with age; climb and maintain balance on ladders; adequately hear and respond to voice commands and alerts from other employees, alarms and other job-related noises.
• Visual acuity, depth perception and color discrimination consistent with that required to work at heights and on uneven surfaces.
• Safety/Steel toe shoes are required.