Estimator - Downers Grove, United States - Gibson Electric Co, Inc.

Description

GIBSON ELECTRIC

Position:
Estimator
FLSA: Exempt


Company:
Gibson
Location:Downers Grove, IL


Department:
Pre-Construction


Reports to:
Project Executive - Estimating


Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• Support other department personnel as required, may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Direct and plan activities of drafting and shop personnel involved in these managers' projects.
• Participate in special projects as needed.

Job Specifications

• Advanced knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems are essential.
• Fouryear engineering degree or equivalent or four years filed supervisory or experience or display pertinent abilities and personal qualities required as determined by the President/CEO, plus experience//knowledge of construction, design, finance, and management required.
• Two to five years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience relating to similar facility construction.
• Knowledge of CONEST estimating software or ability to learn required.
• Working knowledge or the ability to learn Outlook electronic mail.
• Ability to perform against accelerated deadlines required.

Accountability and Measurement

• Partner with others in the department to ensure accurate estimates are produced.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or computer keyboards.

The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to thirty (30) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to regularly commute to site locations. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually mínimal.


Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Education:
Preferred

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field