Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) 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.