Estimator

Sterling Industrial, LLC has an opening for an Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Prepare cost estimates for construction and maintenance projects. Aid management in bidding on or determining price and schedule. Some key task and responsibilities are :

• Read and comprehend all contract documents including specifications, project scopes, drawings and standards to prepare accurate project cost estimates
• Accurately take off material quantities from drawings to develop material and labor pricing. Programs include Excel, Bluebeam, AccuBid, Quotesoft On Screen Takeoff,or other similar estimating software.
• Assemble scoped RFP’s for vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing. Analyze, compare and select best value vendor and subcontractor proposals for inclusion in cost estimates
• Prepare schedules for proposal submission, utilizing P6, Planera or similar scheduling software
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walk-downs to understand project scope, conditions, physical restrictions, etc.
• Escort subcontractors on site visits, walking them through the scope of work to obtain the most accurate pricing
• Attend post-bid review and project kick-off meetings with the owner as needed
• Attend in-house project turnover meetings from estimating to project management
• Understand and appropriately estimate the costs associated with safety and other project location specific work rules
• Participate in bid review and scope review meetings and be able to explain a projects scope and estimated project costs as well as assumptions and means / methods to upper management for approval
• Utilize historical cost data to develop cost estimates
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and helping other estimators as needed
• Prepare detailed breakdown of cost estimates that facilitates review and understanding

Education and / or Work Experience Requirement :

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Sterling Industrial LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

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