Piping Estimator

Process and HVAC Piping Estimator

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
• 8 - 10 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