Scaffolding & Insulation Estimator - Gables Search Group

Position Overview:   This position is responsible for working with the Estimating Group to provide Scaffolding & Insulation proposals. 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. 
• 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 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.

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 Scaffolding & Insulation in an Industrial construction environment
• 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