Mechanical Estimator

Direct Start; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Start is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to prepare estimates and proposals for a variety of construction projects. You will assemble material and labor costs, quantities, and unit costs to develop lump sum bids and proposals from start to finish.

You will interface with clients, procurement, subcontractors, and operations to ensure accurate estimates, review plans for risk, and present clear bid packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 3+ years of direct project estimating experience.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present lump sum bids, unit costs, and quantities.
• Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors to discuss estimates.
• Analyze historical data to improve estimating procedures.
• Review plans and specs for risk and compliance.
• Develop project summary schedules and bid packages.
• Ensure estimating methodology compliance.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Cost estimation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

Quotesoft

Accubid

Oracle

PowerBI

Job description

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.