Estimator

Description

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation of proposals including cost, technical and commercial responses. Will provide analysis of blueprints, specifications, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services. Must learn and understand how to interpret safety hazards related to the work and effectively implement a construction strategy. The Estimator may be required to work in a plant operations or construction jobsite setting.

• Review and understand the bid documents published by the client
• Ensure contract T&Cs are reviewed by appropriate counsel for exceptions or comments.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Conduct a pre-job checklist and defines scope of work
• Prepare project bid schedule
• Use estimating procedures and policies
• Promote interaction with estimating team by brainstorming constructability of project, maximizing creativity, analyzing production rates, and maximizing indirect costs to reduce duration.
• Will operate office equipment of all types
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
• Coordinate disciplines amongst the estimating team
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates
• Perform multiple types of quantity take-off
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
• Prepare technical and commercial approach to proposal cost

Requirements

• Decision making skills necessary
• Talking and reading & writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Will need to perform sedentary to heavy work
• Ability to drive cars/trucks as needed
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, reaching overhead, squatting, sitting or standing and lifting
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs., but may occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Hearing and comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)
• Must be able to manipulate and traverse uneven terrain, ladders, and multi-floor buildings with no elevator

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance