Website Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
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 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.
- 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 MEP estimates
- Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Familiarity with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT, McCormick or similar estimating software
- Working knowledge of assigned discipline, 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
- 7-10 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to construction
