Estimator

Who we are:

Hodess Cleanrooms, The Full Lifecycle Partners.

As North America’s leader and only single-source provider of Cleanroom lifecycle expertise, we are proud to partner with some of the most successful companies in the most transformational areas in our economy today. We are dedicated to enabling the important work that they do and clear the way so they can focus on discovery, innovation, invention, and manufacturing.

Hodess Cleanrooms provides you expertise and partnership in every stage of your critical environment – development, management, and evolution. You get expert services in design, engineering, construction, protocol strategies, certification, testing, ongoing maintenance, and facilities retrofit all from one partner. One that you can depend on for you to be successful.

With over three decades of experience and over 600 critical environments supported across the America’s, we provide our clients with pragmatic, precision-engineered, custom solutions that work and keep on working – within your operating parameters, budget and schedule.

Hodess has deep experience in all ISO classes/specification and provides support for some of the most innovative market sectors, from Semi-Conductors to Batteries; Automotive to Defense; Biologics to Pharmaceuticals. We are with you, all the way.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Estimator, the Estimator will be responsible for reviewing bid documents and requesting pricing for the purpose of preparing detailed cleanroom construction estimates and bid proposals. This position is responsible for the preparation of budgets, bids, and rates. This position will interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications, solicit contractors, perform take offs, write project scopes of work, and then communicate the project needs to the Project Team and technicians ensuring their understanding and the completeness of the scopes of work.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Request, review and evaluate bid packages

Attend pre-bid meetings or walk-throughs as necessary

Analyze drawings and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates

Solicit and review pricing from vendors and subcontractors

Ability to provide value-engineering options as necessary

Compile estimates and detailed bid proposals

Follow-up timely on bids submitted

Attend scope reviews meetings to discuss scope of work with general contractors and have ability to sell

Knowledge of Hodess construction capabilities and project experience

Upon receipt of a contract, review scope of work and schedule.

Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Contract Administrator

Participate in kick-off meeting to transition job to Project Coordinator and Project Manager

Assist with vendor negotiations

Build strong positive relationships with customers, vendors, and company personnel

Research questions as they arise

Keep up with product and vendor discount knowledge

Help to maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors

Increase bid win percentage, bid revenue, and gross profit on jobs year after year

Build relationships with General Contractors, Consultants, and Architects in order to build a book of business

RFI/RFP process

Addendums

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline

1-2 years Project Management or Estimating role in the construction industry

Must complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employment

OSHA 30

Ability to work with MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and construction management software.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Proactive, self-starter.

Strong understanding of construction operations and strategy and ability to make a practical application to realistic schedules.

Strong knowledge of construction practices, activities and principles.

Ability to organize multiple tasks concurrently.

Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing.