Estimator

Babcock & Wilcox; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock & Wilcox is seeking an experienced Estimator to support cost proposals for power plant and industrial projects in Akron, Ohio. You will collaborate with Engineers, Proposal Managers, Sales Specialists, and procurement to prepare accurate estimates and schedules.

Responsibilities include scope and specification review, developing material, labor, and subcontract costs, preparing quotes, and maintaining estimator databases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Estimating, or equivalent experience in Industrial or Commercial construction, Technical Design, Engineering, Purchasing and/or related functions.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial construction projects
• Knowledge of construction estimating and proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read drawings
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• A working knowledge of power plant and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs scope review and specification review.
• Utilizes proposal, detail drawings, contract information, procurement orders, engineering standards, base estimating data, computer programs, previous similar estimates, and other information to develop material cost estimates.
• Assists with the QA/Legal and Manufacturing review.
• Develops requests for quotes for sublet items and develops scheduling information.
• Develops complete estimates including material costs, man-hours, purchased goods, freight and service costs, engineering and project management costs, commercial and other appropriate costs, as required for cost tabulation and price approval requests.
• Develops preliminary contract scope list and as-sold cost estimates for distribution to those who plan, monitor, and executes contract.
• Develops change control estimates to reflect changes to the contract.
• Maintains estimator spreadsheets and databases.

Skills

Estimating experience

Industrial construction knowledge

Reading drawings

Proposal development knowledge

Effective communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

The Estimator will have extensive interaction with Engineers, Proposal Managers, Sales Specialists, suppliers and procurement specialists to prepare cost estimates for each specified proposal scope of work, to support sales proposals for our Customers' needs. Working with a Proposal Manager and coordinating amongst various departments requires this individual to utilize effective time management skills to provide accurate and timely information to the appropriate business unit.

• Performs scope review and specification review.
• Utilizes proposal, detail drawings, contract information, procurement orders, engineering standards, base estimating data, computer programs, previous similar estimates, and other available information to develop material cost estimates.
• Assists with the QA/Legal and Manufacturing review.
• Develops requests for quotes for sublet items and develops scheduling information.
• Develops complete estimates including material costs, man-hours, purchased goods, freight and service costs, engineering and project management costs, commercial and other appropriate costs, as required for cost tabulation and price approval requests.
• Develops preliminary contract scope list and as-sold cost estimates for distribution to those who plan, monitor, and executes contract.
• Develops change control estimates to reflect changes to the contract.
• Maintains estimator spreadsheets and databases.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Estimating, or equivalent experience in Industrial or Commercial construction, Technical Design, Engineering, Purchasing and/or related functions.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial construction projects
• Knowledge of construction estimating and proposals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read drawings
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
• A working knowledge of power plant and mechanical equipment.

Location(s)

1200 E Market StSuite 650, Akron , Ohio 44305 , United States

Work Location

Hybrid

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