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Analyzes drawings, specifications, RFPs, proposals, and other documentation to prepare material quotes, other direct costs, and labor estimates for projects and services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Preconstruction engineering review and assessment of plans and specifications
Review customer information to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists
Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness
Use Estimating tools to develop quotes. Update pricing database from quotes received on each bid to maintain current pricing
Consult with clients, vendors, and internal resources to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
Participate in pre-submittal meetings to review material costs and substantiate labor estimates.
Organize and manage a process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized
Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies
Provide cost estimates and proposals for change orders, typically needed within one day
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
Qualifications & Experience
Experienced knowledge of Building Automation or Facility Control Systems for Mission Critical or Advanced Manufacturing Infrastructure
Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
Ability to provide a take-off of P&IDs for process and mechanical systems
Knowledge of PLC and/or DCS Systems
Knowledge of Instrumentation and Control Valve Products
Experience in developing complex estimates from 30%, 60%, and 90% design status
Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
Advanced Proficiency in Excel. Proficient in other Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in pdf applications such as Bluebeam and Adobe
Engineering Degree or Related Work Experience
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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