Construction Estimator

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Job description

Position Summary

The Construction Estimator is responsible for assembling proposals, attending pre-bid meetings, coordinating subcontract bids, and facilitating review of the proposals by TEiC management. This is a key position in our growing Industrial Construction business and the Construction Estimator will add value to the organization by being a key part of the Industrial Construction team. The estimating team will be involved in the entire Pre-Construction process and aid in change management for critical events on active projects.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for several trades such as structural steel erection, large duct erection, heavy equipment erection, piping installation, and various industrial welding processes.

Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for civil trades such as mass excavation and site preparation, SWPPP, structural excavation and backfill, underground utilities, below grade vaults, foundation and sump formwork and concrete placement operations.

Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for electrical, control and instrumentation hardware and systems typical found within all industrial facilities.

Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents and information.

Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor cost estimating.

Develop subcontract scope for projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process; qualify and level subcontractors' proposals according to project specifics.

Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.

Work with the pre-construction team to prepare proposal schedules

Interact with customers, engineers, and subcontractors to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs.

Lead turnover process with construction team to provide them with proper documentation related to project.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge to read and understand construction documentation including drawings, specifications, schematics, foundation drawings, Isometric drawings, etc.

Knowledge and understanding of various basic commercial terms and conditions.

Extensive knowledge of construction industry practices, legal standards, and market trends.

Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.

Able to process high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.

Education and Experience:

B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

8-10 years' experience in construction estimating position with a deep experience base in several disciplines but has the ability, desire and willingness to learn and develop discipline expertise in other areas.

Previous experience estimating construction projects with values exceeding $25M.

Work experience in a heavy industrial setting. Experience as a project engineer or project manager is considered highly valuable.

Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft project suite. Primavera and InEight experience and considered highly valuable.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

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