Project Estimator

Insight Global; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) after 90 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Industrial Estimator to join our Cleveland Operations team. The ideal candidate will have estimating and project management experience in industrial construction markets, coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, and equipment while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities include bid development, pricing, contract documentation, and ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Qualifications

• 5 years of estimating experience required.
• Industrial construction estimating background (heavy civil/heavy construction, foundations, equipment setting, formwork, millwright) preferred.
• Familiarity with end-to-end estimating and takeoffs; training on full process available.
• Self-motivated, proactive approach to project work.

Responsibilities

• Reviews specs and drawings, attends pre-bid meetings to determine scope and contents of estimates.
• Prepares estimates by complete takeoffs and soliciting pricing from vendors/subcontractors.
• Manages contract documents, schedules, and project profitability.
• Coordinates with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Develops project schedules and oversees budget control for each activity.

Skills

Estimating experience

Industrial construction estimating

Takeoffs familiarity

Self-motivated

End-to-end estimating knowledge

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Industrial Estimator to join our client within their Cleveland Operations team! The ideal candidate will have estimating and project management experience in industrial construction markets. The Estimator position is responsible for estimating and providing oversight for all phases of industrial construction projects, including coordinating employees, subcontractors, materials, equipment, while ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is performed within quality standards as well as on schedule and within budget.

Required Skills

• 5 years of estimating experience
• Mechanical, civil, structural estimating experience is all relevant - electrical estimating is NOT
• Background in industrial estimating (heavy civil/heavy construction, foundations, equipment setting, formwork, millwright)
• Need to be self-motivated/go-getter mentality
• Familiarity with end-to-end estimating (OK with candidates who have been involved with takeoffs only/preconstruction activities - will train on end-to-end process)

Nice to have:

• End-to-end estimating experience (bid invitation --> submission)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviews proposal specifications and drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimates.
• Prepares estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scopes of work and soliciting pricing from qualified vendors and subcontractors.
• Develops and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Interfaces with the client as his primary contact; receiving and communicating initial project setup information and periodic project status, writing significant project related correspondence, and representing the Company in meetings all interested parties.
• Organizes and executes the project safety compliance program within the guidelines of company policies. Initiate project safety meetings for on-site supervisors and labor force.
• Develops and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Organizes and plans the execution of physical work.
• Develops the project schedules and direct its long-term planning and execution.
• Prepares quotes and negotiates contract changes with General Manager’s guidance.
• Communicates/coordinates schedules and plans with subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintains open communication with all other support and business units involved with the project.
• Maintains open line of communication with the local union officials.
• Recognizes on-site activities which may impede project progress or jeopardize compliance to project/contract requirements.
• Prepares and submits related informational documents to the client or other responsible parties and implement corrective measures.
• Maintains strict control of the project budget for each work activity. Reports monthly on the progress and current profitability of the project.
• Writes subcontracts and purchase orders for field generated purchases and contracts. Reviews and approves related subcontractor and vendor invoices and change requests.
• Promotes goodwill with clients, subcontractors, engineers etc., to facilitate construction activities and future repeat business.
• Supervises the project activities of the on-site project engineer, field superintendents and other field resources.
• Participates in bidding, pre-construction services, budgeting and Continuous Improvement Programs.

Compensation:

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.