Process and HVAC Piping Estimator

Primary Purpose:

• Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client’s documents and providing complete conceptual and total bid price.

  Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

• Reviewing and evaluating RFQs, RFPs and Bid Documents

• Developing RFIs for inconsistencies and missing information in the contract documents

• Ensuring timely completion of estimates

• Reviewing estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy

• Develop pertinent clarifications and exclusions

• Reviewing construction documents and understanding scope of work to bid

• Executing Quick-pen take-offs of construction documents

• Obtaining pricing for materials

• Obtaining bids and verifying scope from subcontractors

• Preparing cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and other direct costs incurred for the installation of items

• Making an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available

• Informing immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted item or computer database

• Update computer database labor and materials

• Developing and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

• Attending departmental meetings as required

• Print documents and plans

• Develop relationships with vendors and subcontractors

• Project turnover manuals

  Skills & Requirements:

• Being a team player

• 8 - 10 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bid front ends, scopes of work, blueprints, safety programs, QA/QC manuals

• Speak effectively before groups of clients or employees

• Knowledge of Quick-pen software (or similar estimating systems) is strongly encouraged

• Experience with estimating techniques and cost control

• Ability to perform detailed labor and material take-offs

  Key Performance Indicators:

• Accurate bid quotations and thorough estimates

• Key relationships built with subcontractors and vendors

• Teambuilding within the department and other business units

• Estimated cost vs. actual cost