Project Estimator - Prospect, United States - Knapp Engineering, Inc.

Knapp Engineering, Inc.

Verified Company

Prospect, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Position Overview:

About Knapp Engineering:

Join the second-generation team of Knapp Engineering, Inc., and experience personal and business success.

Our company is a full service "Process Automation" and "Control System Integration" firm serving the municipal and industrial markets throughout the northeast for over 30 years.

Knapp Engineering Inc. has been growing as a leader in Connecticut and surrounding states by providing control panels and automation solutions.

With our recent acquisition of Introl, we also provide service support, PLC & HMI Modifications, troubleshooting and calibrations in the municipal and industrial markets.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in related field

- (3) years of related experience

Additional related experience and/or certifications, education, or training may be substituted for formal education

Position Requirements:

Material, equipment, and labor preparation and cost reviews
Experience estimating instrumentation and electrical controls; construction projects
Completion of Change Orders and RFI's
Procurement and fulfillment of project bids
Negotiation and selection of vendors, subcontractors, and materials
Participation in proposal meetings; planning and scheduling inputs and activities to meet bid submission and project deadlines
Preparation of inhouse estimates for all high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage equipment, instruments, control panels, and other I&C bulk materials based on contract drawings and specifications
Evaluation of vendor offers/quotes/proposals and compilation of technical documentation to confirm specification requirements
Evaluation of the efforts involved in executing the proposals in terms of labor hours based on input received from contract drawings, specifications, and other disciplines
Evaluation of risk and uncertainties involved during proposal execution and ensuring an optimum provision for uncertainties in the cost
Strong knowledge of technical specifications, data sheets, and drawings for electrical, instrumentation, control, and telecommunication systems
Preparation of cost estimates for Industrial, Municipal and Commercial projects
Evaluation of construction plans, blueprints and information gathered during onsite visits to analyze work plans and determine project scheduling and project scope
Maintain strong customer relationships providing highest quality service and technical support
Possess the technical skills to read, understand, and analyze contract drawings, engineering specifications, and operation manuals
Collaboration with Project Manager to review estimate scope for project takeoff after becoming an order
Must be organized and flexible to adapt to changing customer demands and meet changing deadlines
Determine needed resources while adhering to budget, timeline, and quality control plan for each estimate scope
Review Contract Modification and Change Order requests and implement cost proposal for change request
Continuously evaluate progress of current and past projects and update estimating standards

Required Skills:

Resultsdriven and team player
Excellent client and vendor interaction skills and ability to effectively negotiate pricing with vendors.
Proficient knowledge of electrical equipment, materials and specifications,
Proficient knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints (Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical)
CAD drafting software knowledge a plus
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment with tight deadlines
Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual estimating
Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Pay:
$70, $90,000.00 per year

Benefits: