Estimator

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is seeking a Project Manager / Estimator to work from our Fort Wayne, IN office. You will join our national Design-Build team to assemble designs, estimates, and construct food manufacturing facilities across the United States.

The role requires coordinating with clients, architects and engineers, reviewing subcontractor drawings, and preparing take-offs for budgets and GMPs. Travel to remote sites may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology or Architecture.
• 5+ years in construction project management and/or estimating.
• Experience with food manufacturing or cold box (refrigerated) buildings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients, architects and engineers on designs.
• Review materials and shop drawings to ensure design intent.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed take-offs for budgets or GM price.
• Assist with bid prequalification and bidding of architectural, civil and structural scopes.
• Provide technical advice to the design-build team.
• Support site staff in obtaining local planning/building approvals.

Skills

Communication skills

3D conceptual skills

Education

Engineering/Architecture degree

Job description

About Us

We are one of the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors in Indiana and among the preeminent specialty contractors in the nation. We specialize in a full range of new and retrofit construction for industrial, food processing, commercial, institutional, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and bio‑fuel projects.

Job Summary

Shambaugh & Son, L.P. is looking for a Project Manager / Estimator to work out of our Fort Wayne, IN office. In this position, you will work with our nationally recognized Design-Build team assisting with the assembly of designs, estimates and ultimate construction of entire food manufacturing facilities constructed across the United States.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Working closely on construction plans and specifications with clients, outside architects, internal engineers and other professionals during conceptual and final design
• Ensuring appropriate construction materials are incorporated into designs and conducting thorough review of subcontractor/vendor shop drawings to ensure design intent is met
• Completing both conceptual and detailed take-offs of architectural, civil and structural elements of buildings to be incorporated into the overall project budget or Guaranteed Maximum Price
• Assist management with the identification, prequalification and bidding of architectural, civil and structural scopes of work.
• Providing technical advice to other members on the D/B team
• Assisting site staff in obtaining local planning and/or building regulations approval
• Monitoring and inspecting work undertaken by subcontractors and/or our own trades, specifically regarding architectural, civil and structural elements of construction
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology or Architecture (essential)
• 5+ years of work experience in building construction project management and/or estimating (essential)
• Experience in the design and construction of food manufacturing and cold box (refrigerated) buildings (preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods, materials and legal regulations
• Ability to assemble bid set (RFP) drawing packages
• Ability to liaise with professionals from other disciplines
• Experience with subcontractor management
• Good communications skills and ability to communicate with customers on remote sites (travel required)
• Three-dimensional conceptual skills
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanicaland electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure,we offer employess a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and sucess. Equal Oppurtunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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