Senior Estimator - MEP Commercial Construction Projects - Bernhard LLC
Durham, NC 27703
About the Job
Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.
Overview:The Senior Estimator - EST4 is responsible for generating project estimates and acting as a bid captain.
Responsibilities:Specific responsibilities include:
- General System Knowledge: The individual will be required to review project documents and understand system sizing and layout, equipment packages, value engineering principles, and system design strategies.
- Take-off: Producing quantitative material and labor take-offs.
- Conceptual Design: Responsible for developing conceptual estimate strategies and associated documentation. Also prepare estimate proposals, lead scope reviews, and be involved in conceptual estimating.
- QA/QC: Provide quality control checks of other employee's work output and participate in the peer review process of estimate summaries.
- Estimate Generation: Generate estimate summaries based on scope-specific criteria including material/equipment takeoffs, sub/vendor quotes, and business unit specific parameters.
- Bid Captain: The individual will perform bid captain duties. They will occasionally take lead on project bids, with support from more senior-level estimators on larger and more complex projects.
- Mentoring of Other Employees: Responsible for the mentorship of less experienced take-off personnel and bid captains.
- Business Development: Assist in the pursuit and procurement of either design or construction work.
- Operational Support: Assist multiple BUs in helping to vet project opportunities and track prospects. This includes managing the bid list, producing bid submission and RFP response documentation, attending post-bid project interviews, and conducting handoff meeting for awarded projects.
- Public Speaking: Required to present to groups of 10 or more.
This position is Full-Time, Exempt/Non-Exempt, and reports to the Director of Engineering.
Qualifications:Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 8+ years- experience.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
- Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
- CPD preferred.
Travel Requirements
- 0-5% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
Physical/Work Environment Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Climbing stairs.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Quiet environment.
- Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.