Equipment Installation Estimator

Ottawa Riverkeeper | Sentinelle de la rivière des Outaouais; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health premiums

HSA employer match

401(k) match

ESOP profit sharing

Job summary

Commercial Contracting Corporation in Gas City, IN is seeking an Equipment Installation Estimator to collaborate with engineers, sub-contractors, and project teams. The role involves preparing detailed construction estimates for projects ranging from $25,000 to $100,000,000 USD and may require travel.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in installation, millwright, and rigging, with strong communication and organizational skills, and experience in general contracting or design/build environments.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of equipment installation, millwright and rigging experience.
• Experience in automotive or equivalent markets preferred.
• Strong communication, planning and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review subcontractor bid packages and clarification letters.
• Transmit bid documents, addenda, and other bid information to subcontractors.
• Ensure coverage from subcontractors on Bid Day.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications to ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Coordinate with Estimating Support and finalize bid/submittal processes.
• Create bid lists and include value-engineering ideas on bids.

Skills

Equipment installation

Millwright

Rigging

Construction management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

COMMERCIAL CONTRACTING CORPORATION

WE ARE AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY

Top Workplace USA 2022-2026

Top Workplace Regional - Detroit Free Press 2017-2025

OUR MISSION

TO IDENTIFY, HIRE, AND RETAIN THE VERY BEST PEOPLE.

OUR CORE VALUES

• KEEP PEOPLE SAFE: We must strive to protect our most valuable asset each & every day.
• INTEGRITY: We're one team made up of people who are dependable & act with integrity.
• HUMILITY: We are humble team players who prioritize the mission over personal ego.
• DRIVE: Our people are passionate about their work, relationships, & success.
• LOYALTY: We are dedicated to achieving the mission of each project & the overall company.
• ATTITUDE: We will inspire others to be positive & overcome daily challenges to achieve our mission.

HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• 100% company-paid medical & dental premiums (individual, couple, or family) – effective Day 1
• Health Savings Account (HSA) bonus + employer match
• 401(k) match: dollar-for-dollar up to 5% of salary
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – profit sharing

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ESTIMATOR

LOCATION: Gas City, IN

OBJECTIVE

The function of the Estimator position within our Estimating and Pre-Construction team is to work with engineers, specialty consultants, and sub-contractors to establish detailed construction estimates. Project sizes typically range from $25,000 to $100,000,000 USD and may include a combination of construction management, general contractor, and design/build type projects. Some travel may be included in the role.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Bid Administration

• Review subcontractor bid packages and clarification letters.
• Transmit bid documents, addenda, and other pertinent bid information to subcontractors.
• Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on Bid Day.
• Utilize creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
• Manage the overall bid/proposal submittal process to ensure the owner’s requirements and deadlines are met – no exceptions.
• Review and approve Bid Form and supporting documents on Bid Day for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to owner/owner representative (i.e. last set of eyes).
• Work and coordinate with Estimating Support.
• Prepare subcontracting MBE / Diversity Plan if required.
• Comply with all CCC ISO Standard procedures.

Project Knowledge

• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions as needed.
• Thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Perform a comprehensive "Bid Day Analysis" and scoping of specific assigned trades.
• Create bid lists that fit the scope of the job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.
• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.

Project Turnover

• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
• Review documents with the Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
• Review job cost with the Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded.
• Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance.

Subcontractor Award and Management

• Thoroughly check requirements to buy the proper scope.
• Seek & qualify new subcontractors.
• Award subs in a timely manner to ensure the release of materials.
• Ensure that subs commit to the project schedule.
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• 7+ years of Equipment Installation, Millwright & Rigging experience in automotive or equivalent markets.
  • Combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills are required.
• General Contractor, Construction Management project delivery experience.
• Must have above average competencies of Microsoft Suite Products:
  • Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
• May involve managing multiple RFQ’s simultaneously.
• Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

IJC: IS GH 08192025