Mechanical Estimator

Alberici Constructors; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Annual cost-of-living adjustments

Health, dental and vision insurance on

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development programs

Minimum of 29 days PTO

Job summary

Alberici Constructors in St. Louis is seeking a Self-Perform Estimator (Civil/Concrete/Marine) to assist with the estimating process for mechanical scopes across markets.

The role focuses on accurate quantity surveys and competitive pricing while supporting client satisfaction and project pursuits. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5 years of experience, and familiarity with InEight and Planswift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field with 5 years of related experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of field experience preferred.
• Exposure to projects with large mechanical scopes is required.
• Familiarity with InEight and Planswift preferred.
• Ability to develop winning strategies and interpret complex engineering documents.
• Ideal candidates will have knowledge of joint ventures and related preconstruction services.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estimating for mechanical scopes across markets.
• Ensure accurate quantity surveys and timely pricing from preliminary to full estimates.
• Support win strategy development for assigned pursuits.
• Cultivate relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and designers.
• Understand company insurance and bonding requirements and safety policies.
• Research pricing trends and project escalation.

Skills

Estimating

Client presentations

Preconstruction strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

InEight

Planswift

Job description

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects.

Since our founding in 1918, Alberici earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust. Combined with our 100+ years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our mission is simple — and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Are you Built for the Challenge

Our Values

• Working Safely
• Valuing Diversity
• Serving Humbly
• Executing with Integrity
• Solving Creatively
• Engaging Fully

What We Offer

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments
• Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments
• Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Personalized career development and training programs
• Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members
• Corporate office cafeteria access
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities
• Philanthropy opportunities

Position Overview

The Self-Perform Estimator (Civil/Concrete/Marine) is responsible for assisting with the estimating process for mechanical scopes across markets. This individual is accountable for the satisfaction of clients and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates. This role is accountable for accurate and timely quantity surveys, as well as preliminary pricing through full estimates as assigned.

• Accountable for discharge of all estimating-related responsibilities -- primarily within mechanical scopes.
• Assists with “win” strategy development for assigned pursuits.
• Has experience in the unique requirements of forming and operating within joint ventures.
• Actively engaged in business acquisition efforts (e.g. client presentations).
• Participates in and supports the project selection (“go/no go”) process.
• Skilled in managing estimating/preconstruction responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
• Capable of performing highly complex take-offs and final pricing.
• Cultivate and maintains extensive subcontractor/supplier/client/designer relationships.
• Possesses knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements.
• Possesses a general understanding of Company insurance and bonding requirements.
• Fully understands corporate safety statistics and policies and their impact on estimates.
• Researches and interprets projects pricing trends including escalation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related technical field and five (5) years of related experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of field experience is strongly preferred.
• Exposure to projects and/or pursuits with large mechanical scopes is required.
• Familiarity with InEight and Planswift preferred.
• Candidates must have the skills and experience to develop winning strategies, interpret complex engineering documents, perform conceptual and detailed estimates, and assist in the development of staffing and schedule approaches. The candidate must also have a firm understanding of a variety of delivery methods as well as associated preconstruction services.
• This individual will ideally have experience in the unique requirements associated with forming and operating within joint ventures.
• Qualified candidates for the role will ideally possess some knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contract and labor agreements, as well as company insurance and bonding requirements.

Growth Opportunities

Alberici invests heavily in our team members training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude.

This role is on the Estimating Career Ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement.

Typical Growth Opportunities For This Position Include

• Senior Estimator, followed by Estimating Director

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, and Kienlen Constructors