What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Estimator position at Powerwell?
Powerwell, a division of Quantam is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for a Construction Materials 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 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 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 preferred
- 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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- This position requires you to drive to jobsites at times can you work with that?
Experience:
- Construction estimating: 6 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Livonia, MI 48150 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $85,000 - $140,000
