Sheet Metal Estimator

Century Contractors, LLC; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Contractors, LLC is seeking an experienced estimator to prepare and coordinate full estimates for large, complex projects and to provide complete bid pricing. The role requires evaluating RFQs/RFPs, developing RFIs, and ensuring timely estimate completion while reviewing all cost components.

Responsibilities include taking-offs, obtaining material pricing and subcontractor bids, and maintaining cost databases.

Qualifications

• Being a team player.
• 8–10 years of related experience and/or training.
• 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 Quickpen 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 full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client’s documents and providing complete conceptual and total bid price.
• Review RFQs, RFPs and Bid Documents.
• Develop RFIs for inconsistencies and missing information in the contract documents.
• Ensure timely completion of estimates.
• Review estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop pertinent clarifications and exclusions.
• Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid.
• Execute Quickpen take-offs of construction documents.
• Obtain pricing for materials.
• Obtain bids and verify scope from subcontractors.
• Prepare cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and other direct costs incurred for the installation of items.
• Make 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.
• Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
• Attend departmental meetings as required.
• Print documents and plans.
• Develop relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Project turnover manuals.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Blueprints & bid documents reading

verbally present to groups

Estimating systems knowledge

Estimating techniques & cost control

Take-offs (labor & materials)

Tools

Quickpen software

Job description

• 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 Quickpen 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
• 8 - 10 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 Quickpen 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

Working Conditions/Physical Effort

• No or very limited physical effort required.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Nothing in this job description restricts the Company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Century Contractors offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled