Estimator II

Henkels-; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy is seeking an Estimator II to prepare timely bid estimates for medium to large projects. You will help plan projects, ensuring proper use of personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontractors, and you will comply with PMM practices and safety standards.

You will travel to job sites to verify conditions, lead bid strategy and presentations, monitor changes, procure materials, and support change orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in estimating construction projects.
• Proficient with MS Office and computerized bidding software.
• Completion of PMM training or related coursework.
• Complex problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain bid documentation for projects.
• Travel to job sites to verify conditions and gather data.
• Lead bid strategy and client presentations.
• Monitor extra work items and procure materials and credits.
• Assist in recommending change orders to scope as needed.
• Ensure bid deadlines and presentation requirements are met.

Skills

Estimating

MS Office

Bidding software

Problem solving

Education

BS in CM/Engineering

Tools

Bidding software

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Estimator II prepares timely and accurate bid estimates for medium to large sized projects/programs within an assigned line of business, Region or Division and helps plan all projects with expectations for the efficient use of personnel, equipment, materials and subcontractors within contract requirements, time guidelines and other restrictions.The Estimator II will fully understand the major business components and implications specific to estimating and cost control for Construction Companies while ensuring compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established Project Management Methodology and upholding H&M safety and quality management protocols.

Responsibilities

This role is fully responsible for the preparation and maintenance of bid documentation, as well as traveling to job locations to confirm project site conditions. The Estimator II also leads bid strategy and presentation discussions, follows awarded contracts to monitor extra work items, procurement of material, credits, etc. This role assists field personnel in developing and/or recommending change orders to scope as needed.The Estimator II ensures that bid deadlines and customer presentation requirements are met while proactively identifying and suggesting solutions for known or anticipated construction problems to minimize cost and reduce risk. This role also provides insight to thought leadership in the continuous improvement of methodology, tools and approaches using fundamentals of H&M Project Management practices.Additionally, the Estimator I will interface with various internal and external stakeholders on planning and scheduling related items and functions, including reporting requirements, progress reporting, complaint schedules, etc., while communicating with influence and presenting effectively to client group and team members.

Qualifications

• Experience in estimating mid-scale projects and advanced knowledge of construction and utility industry practices
• Experience with computerized bidding software and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Completion of H&M PMM training and some formal Project Management coursework
• Complex problem-solving skills

Minimum Educational Background:BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:5+