The position will report to the Chief Estimator of the Commercial Pre-Construction department but will have frequent interaction with our Operations Team and estimating support team.
Job Description:
· Manages the bid recap from start to finish as well as writing of the proposal letter and filling out bid forms and breakouts.
· Attends bid review meetings prior to submission of proposals.
· Monitors all addenda, scope changes and breakouts to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner.
· Communicates with internal customers concerning issues with project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.
· Verifies the systems specifications summary.
· Leads assigned take-off team in a project page turn to familiarize and communicate the project expectations and requirements for complete and accurate take-offs.
· Conducts quantity takeoffs of Equipment/Fixtures and reviews project plans/specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope.
· Identifies any missing pricing of labor, scope, and material.
· Vendor and Subcontractor scope letter reviews for correctness while maintaining relations and communicating with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors regarding scope, missing pricing and breakouts required to complete bids in a timely manner.
· Coordinates the pre-construction interface between sales and estimating to make sure estimating capacity and capabilities are used in the most productive and beneficial matter possible to achieve sales and marketing goals.
· Utilizes market condition information, knowledge of customer needs and competition capabilities, market niche histories, and the capabilities and availability of internal resources to meet current and projected workload needs.
· Develops, monitors, and manages department processes and procedures to ensure department output realizes maximum productivity with the lowest attendant value of acceptable risk.
· Works under limited guidance with broad general supervision.
· Performs ancillary duties as required to support the departmental goals.
Job Requirements:
· 3+ years in mechanical contracting working as an Estimator or similar function.
· Knowledge of Piping, Plumbing and Sheetmetal systems
· Experience in system costs for various applications and building types.
· Ability to provide complete conceptual estimates for design build projects and budgets from a simple mechanical narrative of systems required.
· Interview experience in construction project presentations
· Extensive knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies and techniques of various types of construction contracts.
· Able to interpret contractual documents, plans, and specifications.
· Some courses or work experience in basic mechanical systems and engineering concepts.
· Proficiency with computerized estimating systems (utilizes ESTMEP for our PVF take-off and BlueBeam for drawings).
· Proficient in using Microsoft office suite, especially Excel.
Benefits:
· Vacation
· Paid Holidays
· Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· 401K
· Life Insurance
· Disability Insurance