Project Estimator

2 weeks ago

Prospect, United States Knapp Engineering, Inc. Full time

**Position Overview**:
**About Knapp Engineering**:
Join the second-generation team of Knapp Engineering, Inc., and experience personal and business success. Our company is a full service “Process Automation” and “Control System Integration” firm serving the municipal and industrial markets throughout the northeast for over 30 years. Knapp Engineering Inc. has been growing as a leader in Connecticut and surrounding states by providing control panels and automation solutions. With our recent acquisition of Introl, we also provide service support, PLC & HMI Modifications, troubleshooting and calibrations in the municipal and industrial markets.

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- (3) years of related experience
- Additional related experience and/or certifications, education, or training may be substituted for formal education

**Position Requirements**:

- Material, equipment, and labor preparation and cost reviews
- Experience estimating instrumentation and electrical controls; construction projects
- Completion of Change Orders and RFI’s
- Procurement and fulfillment of project bids
- Negotiation and selection of vendors, subcontractors, and materials
- Participation in proposal meetings; planning and scheduling inputs and activities to meet bid submission and project deadlines
- Preparation of in-house estimates for all high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage equipment, instruments, control panels, and other I&C bulk materials based on contract drawings and specifications
- Evaluation of vendor offers/quotes/proposals and compilation of technical documentation to confirm specification requirements
- Evaluation of the efforts involved in executing the proposals in terms of labor hours based on input received from contract drawings, specifications, and other disciplines
- Evaluation of risk and uncertainties involved during proposal execution and ensuring an optimum provision for uncertainties in the cost
- Strong knowledge of technical specifications, data sheets, and drawings for electrical, instrumentation, control, and telecommunication systems
- Preparation of cost estimates for Industrial, Municipal and Commercial projects
- Evaluation of construction plans, blueprints and information gathered during on-site visits to analyze work plans and determine project scheduling and project scope
- Maintain strong customer relationships providing highest quality service and technical support
- Possess the technical skills to read, understand, and analyze contract drawings, engineering specifications, and operation manuals
- Collaboration with Project Manager to review estimate scope for project take-off after becoming an order
- Must be organized and flexible to adapt to changing customer demands and meet changing deadlines
- Determine needed resources while adhering to budget, timeline, and quality control plan for each estimate scope
- Review Contract Modification and Change Order requests and implement cost proposal for change request
- Continuously evaluate progress of current and past projects and update estimating standards

**Required Skills**:

- Results-driven and team player
- Excellent client and vendor interaction skills and ability to effectively negotiate pricing with vendors.
- Proficient knowledge of electrical equipment, materials and specifications,
- Proficient knowledge of reading and interpreting blueprints (Electrical, Instrumentation & Mechanical)
- CAD drafting software knowledge a plus
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Experience performing complex design/build and conceptual estimating
- Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
- Strong oral and written communication and analytical skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Compensation package:

- Profit sharing
- Yearly bonus

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

- Prospect, CT 06712: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

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