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