Estimator, Engineering

Position: Estimator 1
Structural Group, Inc., develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges.

Skills Strong computer proficiency (Excel, and other MS Office programs);
Strong computerized estimating skills.

Experience with estimating software a plus. Must possess basic construction math skills. Must demonstrate ability to read blue prints. Estimating spreadsheet knowledge. Basic to intermediate scheduling skills. Uses CRM regularly Possesses skills and experience that demonstrate leadership potential. Dedicated to 24/7 safety culture. Displays adherence to Company operating principles. Strong written and verbal communication skills both with external and internal customers.

Basic knowledge of our sales process. Experience
- Field
- Required/Preferred 3-5 yrs
- Construction Management / Civil Engineering
- Required Additional Experience Requirements Additional Experience Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Defines and quantifies scope of work and prepares comprehensive conceptual, budgetary, and construction cost estimates for projects Drafts formal letters & other written communication to customers/owners Ensures pricing of materials and subcontracts are completed timely and accurately for assigned projects Maintains involvement in change order process Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications;

establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains involvement in uncovering sales opportunities with prospective and existing customers Performs light marketing and business development responsibilities to generate new business opportunities Ability to accurately organize take-offs, bid items, estimate set-up sheets, quotes and subcontractor comparisons, etc. Prepares estimates by calculating various statistical data such as quantity take-offs, material price lists, labor costs per man-hour and equipment costs and applying to complete scope of work Provides assistance to project manager throughout the project Resolves cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information Reviews design options and recommends best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials when necessary Reviews/researches historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.)

and compiles summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates Demonstrates ability to apply bid strategies (measured by experience / examples of work) Demonstrates ability to develop relationships with clients Estimates projects with low to moderate complexity, generally up to $5million Creates preliminary CPM schedules Possesses basic knowledge of local market Demonstrates ability to mentor PE's or interns through an estimating rotation Negotiates with and relays desired scope of work and deadlines to subcontractors and materials suppliers Estimates up to five projects simultaneously Plans for safety within estimate buildup, addressing access, fall protection, costs, quantities of PPE, special training or certification requirements, etc.

Develops basic/routine proposals - skills include: scope, clarifications and pricing development Ability to read contract…