Senior Estimator - Pflugerville, United States - W3Global Inc

Description

Job Description

Primary Functions:

Provide and/or coordinate full estimating services on all projects including large, complex mechanical and/or electrical construction projects. Mentor junior estimators.

Key Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Coordinate and lead total estimating effort relevant to particular bid or project.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Utilize and understand historical data from estimate, purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., as part of risk management.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff for scope of work using FastPipe/Fastduct and/or McCormick/ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software.
• Interpret and/or fill in scope gaps when drawings or designs are Seek assistance from Engineering when required and approved by Chief Estimator or Preconstruction Manager.
• Identify any unique quality control provisions or safety requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Identify any schedule requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Ascertain any risks related to the project in order to guarantee that provisions are made for those risks and incorporate related cost into bid.
• Incorporate project information, qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions into standard proposal letter template for final execution with preconstruction
• Develop final estimate summary sheet and coordinate with Chief/Estimating Manager to finalize related items including general conditions work sheet.
• Do what it takes to ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized, and ready for review before the given deadline. Including, but not limited to, scheduling and leading plan review meeting at least 36 hours prior to bid date.
• Maintain files of working documents as back-ups.
• Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned - may include estimating additional work items, change orders, procuring material, etc.
• Provide leadership and mentor junior estimators and other members of the Preconstruction group.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Confirm compliance and accuracy of all vendor quotes with scope of work and specifications.
• Maintain and update vendor call list.
• Develop, maintain and submit a conformed set of drawings and documents to operations for secured projects.
• Review estimating book with Chief Estimator prior to turn over. Make (2) copies for turnover and provide electronic copy of book contents.
• Execute Spec Review Form for all bidding projects.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to mechanical and/or electrical construction.
• Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, FastPipe/Fastduct and/or McCormick/ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software, cost control systems and accounts.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Working knowledge and understanding of current electrical (NEC) and/or mechanical (UMC) code.