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 key position in our growing business and the Construction Estimator will add value to the organization by being a key part of the Industrial Construction team.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assisting 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must have a working knowledge to read and understand construction documentation including drawings, specifications, schematics, and Isometric drawings.          
• Knowledge and understanding of various 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.
• 5-8 years’ experience in construction estimating position.
• Previous experience estimating construction projects with values exceeding $25M.

• Work experience in a heavy industrial setting.

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