What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Powerwell?
Job Title: Estimator
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Estimator to lead hard bids and negotiate proposals for manufacturing, power, and energy projects.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a strong track record in creating competitive bids and budgets, and a comprehensive knowledge of the latest industry standards and practices.
About the Role
- Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine the scope of work and required contents of the 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 solutions 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.
- Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
- 7 years estimating experience in manufacturing, power, and energy projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling related systems.
- Experience working with On Screen Takeoff and/or MC2 type software preferred.
- Strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
- Able to prepare proposals with minimum supervision.
- Comfortable working in teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- 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
