Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator - AZCO (Multiple Locations)

AZCO; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AZCO is seeking an experienced Estimating professional to lead cost estimation efforts for construction projects in the US Midwest. The role covers preparing detailed estimates, reviewing partner quotes, and developing bid packages for submission to clients and subcontractors.

The candidate will analyze historical data, drive improvements in estimating procedures, and collaborate with procurement, operations, and legal to mitigate risk and ensure accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management or related field; 3 years estimating experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, PowerBI desired.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors to discuss and formulate estimates.
• Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support for cost estimates.
• Analyze historical data to improve estimating procedures and reduce discrepancies.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction.
• Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimates with actual costs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent / team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Quotesoft

Accubid

Oracle

PowerBI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

• Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.
• Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of project.
• Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.
• Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.
• Conduct solicitation and pre-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors.
• Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.
• Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.
• Present estimating information and attend pre bid meetings.
• Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results.
• Develop project summary schedules.
• Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.
• Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.
• Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations.
• Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.
• Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Analyze and price value engineering for submission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Estimating

Primary Location US-MO-Saint Louis

Other Locations US-WI-Appleton, US-MO-Kansas City, US-SC-Greenville

Schedule Full-time

Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID 251687

Job Hire Type Experienced

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