Powerwell, a division of Quantam is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are recruiting for a Construction Estimator.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Our client is seeking a talented Construction Estimator to lead hard bids and negotiate proposals for 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• Candidates must have 7+ years estimating experience in manufacturing, power, and energy projects.
• 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.
  As a Construction Estimator you’ll use your analytical and problem-solving skills to plan and estimate work based on preliminary concepts, helping shape some of our customers’ most critical projects. As a trusted member of our client’s team, you’ll have the autonomy to apply your construction know-how on complex projects and be backed by the support of our responsive and collaborative team.

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, 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. May include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating the 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