Mechanical Estimator

ESPO Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to prepare estimates and proposals for a diverse range of construction projects. The role involves calculating lump sums, unit costs, and quantities, and working with clients, procurement, and subcontractors to finalize estimates.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management with 3+ years of direct estimating experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management or related field with 3+ years estimating experience.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze data, manage large workloads, multi-task in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lump sum bids, unit costs, and quantities for various projects.
• Consult with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to formulate estimates.
• Review plans, specifications, and risk issues to mitigate costs.
• Present estimating information and bid packages to clients and subcontractors.
• Develop estimating strategy and cost plans for proposals.

Skills

Estimating

Cost control

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Quotesoft

Accubid

Oracle

PowerBI

Job description

Mechanical Estimator - Direct Hire

Appleton, WI or St. Louis, MO or Kansas City, MO or Greenville, SC

The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals from start to finish relating to various disciplines that are required to support field and pre-fabrication construction projects. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.
• Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.
• Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of project.
• Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.
• Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations.
• Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.
• Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.
• Conduct solicitation and pre-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors.
• Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.
• Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.
• Present estimating information and attend pre bid meetings.
• Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results.
• Develop project summary schedules.
• Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.
• Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.
• Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations.
• Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.
• Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.
• Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.
• Analyze and price value engineering for submission.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3+ years of direct project estimating experience
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.