Mechanical Estimator - Gables Search Group

Position Overview: This position is responsible for working with the Estimating Group to provide complete proposal packages for client turnover. The individual filling this role will be responsible for estimating projects the size and scope of up to $25M, depending on the complexity of the project and the mount of self-performance work.

Job Duties:

• Estimate projects the size and scope of up to $25MM, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performance work
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications.
• Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and pre-bid meeting. Ability to quickly establish ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
• Set up bid review meetings.
• Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.
• Perform quantity take-offs and review junior estimator takeoffs and, if necessary, enter into estimating software.
• Assign labor, equipment, materials and subcontractors to the task quantities.
• Support Junior Estimator in Work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing. Expectation of 3 estimates per trade or material.
• Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs.
• Capacity to break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown structure that can be directly transferred to the project reporting/coding structure.
• Generate cashflow table and project risk analysis reports and associated contingency evaluation.
• Generate all submittals called for in the RFQ.
• Compile all exceptions & clarifications.
• Generate project schedule and resource loading reports.
• Lead bid review meetings and provide information as necessary.
• If awarded, compile all bid information and disseminate into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turn-over meetings, work with operations throughout the pre-con phase.
• Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 year's experience in industrial construction estimating

OR

• Bachelor's degree in construction management / Engineering or other relevant discipline with 2 years' experience in Industrial Construction
• Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.
• Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Project Schedule and Xcel Tracking

Preferred Skills:

• Direct experience in civil, concrete, structural steel, equipment setting and mechanical construction
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Bid or similar estimating software
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar project controls software

Benefits:

• Health Insurance- Up to 80% of the Employee portion paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment
• Paid Time Off after waiting period
• 401k after 90 days of employment with a company match up to 4% (Employees are 100% vested after 90 day waiting period.)
• Employee paid Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance