Piping Estimator

Century Contractors, LLC; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Contractors, LLC is seeking an estimator to prepare and coordinate full estimates on large and complex projects. You will review RFQs/RFPs and bid documents, develop RFIs, obtain pricing from materials and subcontractors, and ensure timely, accurate estimates.

The role requires reading and interpreting technical documents, effective communication, and experience with estimating systems such as Quick-pen.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise.
• Ability to read and interpret bid front ends, scopes of work, blueprints, safety programs, QA/QC manuals.
• Speak effectively before groups of clients or employees.
• Knowledge of Quick-pen software (or similar estimating systems) is strongly encouraged.
• Experience with estimating techniques and cost control.
• Ability to perform detailed labor and material take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects.
• Review RFQs, RFPs and bid documents to ensure accuracy.
• Develop RFIs for inconsistencies and missing information.
• Obtain pricing for materials and bids from subcontractors.
• Update computer database for labor and materials.
• Develop resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Reading blueprints

Verbal communication

Take-offs

Tools

Quick-pen software

Job description

Primary Purpose

• Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client’s documents and providing complete conceptual and total bid price.

Principal Duties And Accountabilities

• Reviewing and evaluating RFQs, RFPs and Bid Documents
• Developing RFIs for inconsistencies and missing information in the contract documents
• Ensuring timely completion of estimates
• Reviewing estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy
• Develop pertinent clarifications and exclusions
• Reviewing construction documents and understanding scope of work to bid
• Executing Quick-pen take-offs of construction documents
• Obtaining pricing for materials
• Obtaining bids and verifying scope from subcontractors
• Preparing cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and other direct costs incurred for the installation of items
• Making an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available
• Informing immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted item or computer database
• Update computer database labor and materials
• Developing and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attending departmental meetings as required
• Print documents and plans
• Develop relationships with vendors and subcontractors
• Project turnover manuals

Skills & Requirements

• Being a team player
• 2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as bid front ends, scopes of work, blueprints, safety programs, QA/QC manuals
• Speak effectively before groups of clients or employees
• Knowledge of Quick-pen software (or similar estimating systems) is strongly encouraged
• Experience with estimating techniques and cost control
• Ability to perform detailed labor and material take-offs

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate bid quotations and thorough estimates
• Key relationships built with subcontractors and vendors
• Teambuilding within the department and other business units