What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at MRINetwork?
Seeking a talented individual to lead hard bids and negotiated proposals for our manufacturing, power, and energy projects. We are looking for a proven professional with a strong track record in creating competitive bids and budgets, with a comprehensive knowledge of the latest industry standards and practices.
Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment. If you are an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and possesses the skills and expertise we are looking for, join our team of professionals and help us continue to exceed our clients' expectations.
Position Responsibilities
Candidate must be willing to travel periodically to look at jobsites.
Our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment. If you are an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality projects and possesses the skills and expertise we are looking for, join our team of professionals and help us continue to exceed our clients' expectations.
Position Responsibilities
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
- Prepare detailed trade 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 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
- 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 preferred
- 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 proposals clarifications with owners and subcontractors
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred
- Candidates must have 7 years estimating experience
- Free Medical Insurance
- Free Dental Insurance
- Free Life Insurance
- HSA with 50% of Deductible Funded by company Annually
- 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
- Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
Candidate must be willing to travel periodically to look at jobsites.
