What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Mears Group?
Estimator
Spring, TX 77380
Mears Group, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Group, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the oil, gas, electric, water, wastewater and telecom industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.
Estimator
This position is responsible for bidding & estimating horizontal directional drilling (HDD) projects. Depending on experience and capabilities, an estimator will be assigned individual projects and may also assist other estimators with larger bids and proposal responses.
What Do You Offer Us?
Review Request for Proposal (RFP) specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required deliverables of the estimate.
Participate in bid strategy and presentation meetings as requested.
Perform labor and material take-offs from provided CAD or pdf. drawings, .kmz files, etc. to determine units and quantities to build the estimate.
Interpret geotechnical data provided with RFP’s.
Manage RFP process to obtain, review and select quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
Maintain files of working proposal / bid effort as back-up for estimate figures.
Develop self-perform crews, review labor and equipment requirements and establish production rates with operations personnel.
Manage internal RFP process with legal, contracts and other departments for required reviews.
Conduct internal cost reviews with operations personnel.
Conduct internal Bid reviews with Sr. Management.
What We Offer You : Job Type : Full-time
Pay Frequency : Weekly
Industry-leading benefits : health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off (PTO) and 401(k).
Base office : Spring (north Houston), Texas
Company website : To apply go to our website at mearscareers.net
What is Required?
Skilled in developing budgets and estimating
Must be able to read blueprints
Knowledge of underground construction methods
Experience in interpreting geotechnical surveys and data
Ability to understand and interpret contracts / legal documents
Competence in Microsoft Office, such as : Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Detailed oriented
Ability to prioritize and manage activities for multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to analyze information
Good communicative and interpersonal skills required
Excellent presentation skills using Microsoft products
25% travel, often on short notice
This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and / or 49 CFR Part 199.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
