Construction Estimator - TEI Construction Services, Inc.

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 a key position in our growing Industrial Construction business and the Construction Estimator will add value to the organization by being a key part of the Industrial Construction team. The estimating team will be involved in the entire Pre-Construction process and aid in change management for critical events on active projects.

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.
• Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for civil trades such as mass excavation and site preparation, SWPPP, structural excavation and backfill, underground utilities, below grade vaults, foundation and sump formwork and concrete placement operations.
• Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for electrical, control and instrumentation hardware and systems typical found within all industrial facilities.
• Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assistance 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.

Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge to read and understand construction documentation including drawings, specifications, schematics, foundation drawings, Isometric drawings, etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of various basic 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.
• 8-10 years’ experience in construction estimating position with a deep experience base in several disciplines but has the ability, desire and willingness to learn and develop discipline expertise in other areas.
• Previous experience estimating construction projects with values exceeding $25M.
• Work experience in a heavy industrial setting. Experience as a project engineer or project manager is considered highly valuable.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft project suite.  Primavera and InEight experience and considered highly valuable.

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