Responsible for providing timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, or maintenance projects.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
Manage project management teams expectations through communications both written and verbal.
Able to use estimating software, software tools to perform project takeoffs. Also ability from experience to be able to estimate work manually with takeoffs and labor and hour calculations.
Responsible for accuracy of all components of estimating workbook spreadsheets including verifying correct labor hours are assigned to the proper tasks, labor rates are accurate, internal cost allocations, assumption, material, transportation, and other services not performed by company.
Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
Attend job walks, bid review, meetings as needed.
Job Requirements:
Experience in construction, Mechanical & process systems industry.
Experience estimating medium to large projects.
Knowledge of SMACNA.
Experience using Estimating software such as Trimble AutoBid, Highlands Construction Software, Quote Soft, or equal.
Proficient in Microsoft suite applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
Reviewing customer requests for quotes for both deliverable and quality requirements.
Communicating with customers / project teams to accurately define requirements and expectations.
Consolidating all outside costs and internal costs associated with fabrication and installation.
Creating detailed estimate packages for final review with associated backup documentation.
Writing clarification letters for estimates performed.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Education/Experience:
Knowledge of construction industry.
5-10 years field experience in Process Piping industry
Basic knowledge of piping codes
College degree in Construction Management / Engineering or related field a plus
Microsoft suite applications; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project.
Bluebeam and Adobe PDF applications.
Autodesk AutoCAD & Revit basic knowledge and navigation of drawings / models a plus.