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POSITION SUMMARY
Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for any discipline. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.
What you’ll do:
- Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.
- Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work, using FastPIPE or FastDUCT or McCormick and/or ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software.
- Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.
- For electrical, perform at a minimum Estimator 1 take-off items and estimating take-off for switchgear, distribution, cable tray, UPS/PDU, emergency generators/ATS and associated feeders.
- Ensure accuracy and applicability of data in final project files.
- Support other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
- May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
- May provide support to field operations regarding mechanical estimates.
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
- Implement pricing updates and version updates to FastEST. Provide assistance in the utilization of FastEST and collaborate with Training to facilitate training for others.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Proficiency with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT or similar estimating software
- Working knowledge of multiple disciplines, estimating techniques and cost control
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
- Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines
What you bring to the table:
- High school degree or equivalent; some technical training or advanced education preferred
- At least 5 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to mechanical construction
