Job details

Location
Appleton
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Contract
Ref
236508
Posted
23 days ago

We are seeking a Staff Estimator with a Mechanical industry background who will be responsible for preparing all levels of estimates and proposals for various construction projects. This position requires experience with cost estimating procedures, as well as the ability to analyze historical data and identify cost trends to support cost reduction and process improvement efforts. The Staff Estimator will work closely with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, and other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs, and quantities for various construction projects.
  • Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
  • Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
  • Review completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
  • Review subcontractor and small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.
  • Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.
  • Conduct subcontractor and small and disadvantaged business solicitation and pre-qualification tasks.
  • Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.
  • Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results.
  • Develop project summary schedules.
  • Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.
  • Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.
  • Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations.
  • Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.
  • Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.
  • Analyze and price value engineering for submission.

Requirements:

  • Must have Mechanical industry background.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, and a minimum of four years of direct project estimating experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Software such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired.
  • Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required.
  • Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimum supervision.