Construction Materials Estimator

Job Description

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) estimator.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
• Prepare detailed MEP scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
• Solicit project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness.
• Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as required. May include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating resolution of any contractual issues.
• Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
• Work with the Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, etc.).
• Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
• Negotiate and issue subcontracts.

Required Skills:

• Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling related systems and have experience working with On Screen Takeoff and/or MC2 type software is .
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision.
• Must be comfortable working in teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Required Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, or Construction Management is
• Candidates must have 7+ years estimating experience

Our client also takes care of its team with the best benefits and compensation packages, including:

• Free Medical Insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Life Insurance
• HSA with 50% of Deductible Funded by Our Client Annually
• 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
• Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship. Candidates applying for positions where driving is a necessary component of the job must have a valid driver’s license.