Piping Estimator

Job Description

Job Title: Piping Estimator

Job Location: Matthews, NC

Job Details:

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large and complex projects as required by client's documents and providing complete conceptual and total bid price.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Reviewing and evaluating RFQs, RFPs and Bid Documents

Developing RFIs for inconsistencies and missing information in the contract documents

Ensuring timely completion of estimates

Reviewing estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy

Develop pertinent clarifications and exclusions

Reviewing construction documents and understanding scope of work to bid

Executing Quick-pen take-offs of construction documents

Obtaining pricing for materials

Obtaining bids and verifying scope from subcontractors

Preparing cost analysis in computer by recapitulating material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and other direct costs incurred for the installation of items

Making an estimate where predetermined standard(s) are not available

Informing immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted item or computer database

Update computer database labor and materials

Developing and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

Attending departmental meetings as required

Print documents and plans

Develop relationships with vendors and subcontractors

Project turnover manuals

Skills & Requirements

Being a team player

2 years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and expertise

Ability to read and interpret documents such as bid front ends, scopes of work, blueprints, safety programs, QA/QC manuals

Speak effectively before groups of clients or employees

Knowledge of Quick-pen software (or similar estimating systems) is strongly encouraged

Experience with estimating techniques and cost control

Ability to perform detailed labor and material take-offs

Key Performance Indicators

• Accurate bid quotations and thorough estimates

• Key relationships built with subcontractors and vendors

• Teambuilding within the department and other business units

• Estimated cost vs. actual cost

Full-time