Portland Oregon / United States

Below is the job description for the Job opportunity for Industrial Piping Estimator, Portland, Oregon. US - Full Time

Functional Requirements

Analysis and Critical Thinking

· Solicit material pricing detail including subcontract items as required

· Analyze and apply labor productivity unit extensions based on an understanding of labor productivity rate development and definition of cost

· Perform various estimates and process piping take-offs including manual and/or digitized material quantity take-offs

· Utilize preliminary drawings and sketches, conversations, and field reviews, extract details of and quantify all material and labor required, including support crafts and site in-directs estimated to be necessary to complete a project

· Develop detailed material take-offs, bills of materials, collect material and subcontract quotes and itemize labor manhour estimates

· Collaborate with General Manager on which opportunities to pursue after assessing project risk

· Visualize what is not apparent from the project documentation and take efforts to estimate those potential scopes of work

· Assist in the development of alternative proposals such as unit price, fixed fee, and time and material formats

Proposal Development & Management

· Coordinate proposals from scope definition through final costing and submittal

· Assist in preparation of proposal KEYSTONE

· Maintain a list of clarifications, assumptions, and qualifications identified as risks and discrepancies are detected during development of proposals

· Accurately summarize and file all piping materials and labor estimates required per departmental standards and protocols; include any other information relevant to substantiating the pricing estimate

· Ensure the most cost-effective and innovative utilization of materials, fabrication, subcontractors, and equipment for each proposal

· Participate in formal bid reviews and project team meetings to represent the estimate and to support the estimate hand-over

Compliance and Data Management

· Delegates tasks to various members of the Proposal Team

· Review proposals to ensure consistency with company estimating policies, practices, and standards

· Organize the material quantity take-off process to conform to the bid breakdown forms and submittals that are required

· Process and manage a large number of documents and data, organized to allow recall of work breakdowns, sketches, and other information to substantiate the pricing estimate

· Ensure that estimates, take-offs, etc. are in conformance with established estimating standards and processes

Other

· Communicate, through the appropriate channels, any observation of noncompliance with the Guiding Principles and Core Values other violations of policy or illegal actions that place personnel and the company at risk

· Perform, with care, any control-related activities required as a function of the position

· Meet corporate standard for development activity

· Specific job responsibilities and projects will be assigned and directed by leadership

Contacts

This position has regular contact with all levels of office and field staff, the Operations & Executive Leadership Teams, customers, and third-party partners and vendors. This position is considered part of the Preconstruction Services team and reports to the Corporate Manager of Estimating.

Qualifications Required:

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in mechanical industrial estimating for construction projects.

Extensive knowledge of construction labor, scheduling, materials, methods, practices, and costs plus high skill level with measuring techniques and mathematics

Effective time management, and a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy are critical

Ability to work productively with a diverse team and provide exemplary customer service

Effective ability to communicate both in writing and verbally

Knowledge of pipe, valves, and fittings in high purity and industrial applications

Ability to read blueprints, interpret specifications and RFP documents

Advanced computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products –Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Proficiency with estimating and project management software is a plus

Desired Characteristics:

Previous work experience using CAD is desired

Membership in cost and estimating organizations is a plus

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, Construction Engineering is preferred. (Will consider Mechanical or Civil degree if the passion for construction is evident!)