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Industrial Preconstruction Estimator
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An Estimator provides cost estimates for a project, based on an evaluation of the materials, labor, time and equipment needed to complete the project. May specialize in many aspects of construction or in manufacturing and design industries.
$71,633 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will possess technical knowledge of construction estimating costs associated with various construction projects in the industrial, commercial and manufacturing arena. Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. Local candidates only. This position requires working on site at our office in Cumming, GA. Essential Job Functions Create high-level budgets for proposals: i.e. labor resources, materials, sub-contractors, vendors. Develop detailed bid estimates for projects. Develop detailed proposals based on RFQ requirements. Conduct quantity takeoffs across all trades and review project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of project scope. Price multi-craft scopes including, stacks, chimney's, silos and vessels, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural repairs. Estimate shutdown, turnaround, and outage work, accounting for compressed schedules, downtime cost, and emergency responses. Update budgets as needed throughout the project lifecycle. Solicit new subcontractors and vendors for budget and planning purposes. Obtain a minimum of three qualified subcontractor/vendor quotes for each scope of work. Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to deliver complete estimate packages before bid & proposal deadlines. Review client-provided scopes of work and distribute bid packages to vendors and subcontractors as needed. Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines. Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate. Review bids with the sales and operations teams. Estimate change orders to support operations. Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings (travel required when needed) Foster relationships with key vendors. Ensure profit and overhead ratios are met. Update, modify, and utilize internal pricing tools. Identify and appropriately mitigate risk. The ability to perform takeoffs from drawings, piping and RFQ's a plus. Successful candidates will demonstrate the following characteristics: Propensity towards mathematics. Ability to quickly analyze, interpret, and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information. Ability to make reliable and accurate conclusions based on the information gathered. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Comfortable presenting verbally and in writing in a manner relevant to the audience. Ability to work independently and manage multiple bids simultaneously under deadlines. Understanding of the construction industry, best practices, and knowledge of major business players in the community a plus. Understanding of public and private bidding practices. Required Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree (preferred) in construction, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industrial experience. Must have at least 5 years' experience estimating construction projects Overnight travel is estimated to be up to 20% for Prebid and site visits. Experience with large-scale industrial and mechanical projects, including shutdowns, turnaround, and outage work. Experience with conceptual estimating, preconstruction, and hard-bid estimating. Working knowledge of silos, vessels, scrubber systems, stacks, chimney's, conveyors, chutes, piping, fabrication, and structural mechanical repair. Familiarity with applicable codes and standards, including MSHA, OSHA, AWS, ASME, and NBBI. Advanced knowledge of software such as; Microsoft Office, Microsoft Projects, Excel, CRM's. Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time salaried position with significant commission opportunity. The starting salary range is $60,000 - $70,000 per year with total compensation (base + commission) averaging $80,000 - $120,000+. .We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Holiday Pay Work in a modern, upgraded office