Pre-Construction Estimator

Schneider Electric; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Estimator to lead and mentor a dynamic team. This role involves managing daily activities, developing estimates for Building Automation projects, and collaborating with sales to prioritize projects. With a commitment to career growth, the company offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including health insurance, 401K matching, and tuition reimbursement. Join a culture that values inclusion, teamwork, and sustainability, and make a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401K with 6% match

Stock options

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience with at least 1 year in estimating.
• Strong knowledge of Building Automation Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of local pre-con resources.
• Develop turnkey estimates for Building Automation projects.
• Mentor new employees and support their development.

Skills

Leadership

Estimating

Building Automation Systems

Technical Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

What will you do?

The Preconstruction Estimator position is held by an experienced estimator who demonstrates leadership and a desire to guide others. This role is a player/coach position responsible for estimating and managing daily activities. The individual will actively manage the workload pipeline using BFO and support their assigned regions. The Senior Preconstruction Estimator will mentor team members, participate in their development, and collaborate with the pre-construction manager on HR responsibilities. They will also be involved in recruitment and interviewing new team members.

• Responsibilities:
• Manage daily activities of local pre-con resources
• Assign work based on team members' bandwidth and experience
• Assist sales in project qualification and prioritization
• Provide technical coaching to team members
• Promote new initiatives within the PreCon organization
• Support rollout and communication of new initiatives
• Mentor new employees
• Represent the local pre-con team at branch meetings and support branch strategies
• Gather feedback from operations and sales for employee development

Estimating:

• Develop turnkey estimates for Building Automation projects
• Prioritize projects to meet sales schedules
• Review specifications and drawings for compatibility and competitiveness
• Analyze and communicate technical terms and conditions
• Coordinate subcontractor quotations and scopes of work
• Create detailed scope letters and system designs
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walk-throughs
• Collaborate with teams to lower costs
• Reconcile project costs post-review
• Support sales calls as needed
• Maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors
• Ensure smooth project handover to operations
• Support vendor scopes, pricing, and reporting
• Complete technical training to improve skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• At least 2 years of industry experience with 1+ year in estimating
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems

What's in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation with bonus
• Excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, 401K with 6% match, stock options, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Pre-Construction Manager.

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