Mechanical Estimator, DFMA & Offsite Projects

Turner Construction Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a qualified estimator for xPL Offsite solutions in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on preparing detailed estimates across structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and integrators to define scope and pricing.

You will lead DFMA-informed estimating efforts, organize documents, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids for project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• Experience in structural, mechanical and/or electrical disciplines desirable.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents.
• Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of project requirements and develop accurate estimates.
• Ability to collaborate with vendors, suppliers and Third-party integrators to gather information to develop estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in identified xPL project scope(s) of work.
• Collaborate with xPL team and stakeholders to understand boundaries of proposed scope of work and identified xPL solutions and products.
• Apply Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) knowledge to understand project and product specific requirements for xPL manufacturing and facility capacity.
• Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure, and distribute information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with defining set-up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix.
• Serve as liaison with and between vendors, suppliers, Third-party integrators, client, and xPL manufacturing facility to document coordination with and between entities and facilitate scope definitions and clarifications.
• Coordinate with xPL Manufacturing and Procurement teams to obtain best-in-market pricing for materials and commodities; seek "or equal" substitutions that enhance price competitiveness of xPL solutions and products.
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, and commodities, material costing to develop standard information for assessing xPL solution and/or product estimated costs.
• Develop xPL value analysis studies including evaluation of schedule, cost, and labor benefits of xPL solutions.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive xPL solutions scoping including contract documents, logistics, facility capacity, and schedule.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned materials, products, and/or Trades; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate(s) and/or stick-built alternatives.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor, supplier, and/or Third-party integrator proposals relative to their scopes of work and document and organize information for price leveling and/or comparison.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts within vendors, suppliers, and Third-party integrator organizations to gain understanding of core competencies, capacities, and capabilities and to support estimating efforts and functions.
• Maintain pricing histories and materials/commodities cost databases.
• May supervise xPL team members as assigned.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Estimating

DFMA

Coordination

Vendor liaison

Office software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a qualified estimator for xPL Offsite solutions in Huntsville, AL. The role focuses on preparing detailed estimates across structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, coordinating with vendors, suppliers, and integrators to define scope and pricing.

You will lead DFMA-informed estimating efforts, organize documents, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and competitive bids for project success.