Job Details

**Description**

The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals from start to finish relating to various disciplines that are required to support field and pre-fabrication construction projects. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

+ Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

+ Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.

+ Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.

+ Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

+ Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.

+ Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.

+ Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of project.

+ Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.

+ Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations.

+ Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.

+ Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.

+ Conduct solicitation and pre-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors.

+ Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.

+ Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.

+ Present estimating information and attend pre bid meetings.

+ Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results.

+ Develop project summary schedules.

+ Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.

+ Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.

+ Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations.

+ Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.

+ Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.

+ Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.

+ Analyze and price value engineering for submission.

+ Performs other duties as assigned

+ Complies with all policies and standards

**Qualifications**

+ Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience

+ Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.

+ Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired.

+ Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.

+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

+ Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

**Job** Estimating

**Primary Location** US-WI-Appleton

**Other Locations** US-MO-Saint Louis, US-MO-Kansas City, US-SC-Greenville

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Req ID:** 242655

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