What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Estimator position at TEI Construction Services, Inc.?
Position Summary
The Construction Estimator is responsible for assembling proposals, attending pre-bid meetings, coordinating subcontract bids, and facilitating review of the proposals by TEiC management. This is a key position in our growing Industrial Construction business and the Construction Estimator will add value to the organization by being a key part of the Industrial Construction team. The estimating team will be involved in the entire Pre-Construction process and aid in change management for critical events on active projects.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for several trades such as structural steel erection, large duct erection, heavy equipment erection, piping installation, and various industrial welding processes.
- Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for civil trades such as mass excavation and site preparation, SWPPP, structural excavation and backfill, underground utilities, below grade vaults, foundation and sump formwork and concrete placement operations.
- Prepare clear and detailed cost estimates by analyzing plans and specifications and performing quantity take-offs for electrical, control and instrumentation hardware and systems typical found within all industrial facilities.
- Develop and prepare conceptual estimates with minimal subcontractor assistance using limited preliminary design documents and information.
- Provide and maintain unit pricing and database for material and labor cost estimating.
- Develop subcontract scope for projects and manage the subcontractor RFP process; qualify and level subcontractors’ proposals according to project specifics.
- Itemize trade specific scopes and prepare bid packages.
- Work with the pre-construction team to prepare proposal schedules
- Interact with customers, engineers, and subcontractors to understand and incorporate project objectives, schedules, permits, costs.
- Lead turnover process with construction team to provide them with proper documentation related to project.
- Must have a working knowledge to read and understand construction documentation including drawings, specifications, schematics, foundation drawings, Isometric drawings, etc.
- Knowledge and understanding of various basic commercial terms and conditions.
- Extensive knowledge of construction industry practices, legal standards, and market trends.
- Able to communicate effectively by written and verbal means.
- Able to process high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
Education and Experience:
- B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- 8-10 years’ experience in construction estimating position with a deep experience base in several disciplines but has the ability, desire and willingness to learn and develop discipline expertise in other areas.
- Previous experience estimating construction projects with values exceeding $25M.
- Work experience in a heavy industrial setting. Experience as a project engineer or project manager is considered highly valuable.
- Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft project suite. Primavera and InEight experience and considered highly valuable.
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective on your first day!
- Wellness Programs and Awards Get healthier and earn premium discounts!
- Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Company match!
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Duncan, SC Location Onsite Gym
