Estimator; Process Mechanical - Water and Wastewater

Estimator (Process Mechanical) - Water and Wastewater

We are seeking a Process Mechanical Estimator to prepare bids and submit proposals for new projects in the water and wastewater sector.

Primary function of a Process Mechanical Estimator: Prepare bids and submit proposals to acquire new projects meeting the goals of the Crowder Civil & Environmental business plan. Be a productive member of the Estimating Team.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Pre Bid Process

• Review and understand project bid documents including plans, specifications, all related addenda and other correspondence as it relates to the assigned estimate.
• Attend pre‑bid meetings as required to gather all pertinent information.
• Visit project sites to ascertain local and project specific information needed to prepare a bid.
• Solicit participation from required vendors and/or subcontractors and follow up to ensure timely delivery of quotes.
• Perform all necessary quantity surveys for the assigned area.
• Assemble the estimate for the assigned division.
• Understand the relationship between all trade divisions.
• Predict and enter labor, material, subcontract, and construction equipment costs for the estimate.
• Provide the bid sponsor with questions and clarifications needed to properly prepare a detailed estimate.
• Prepare for and attend all required plan reviews conducted by the bid sponsor.
• Prepare and attend all bid review meetings conducted by the bid sponsor and attended by invited management.
• Prepare for bid day.
• Take extra measures to ensure quality and accuracy of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
• Be prepared to assist the design‑build bid sponsor with estimates based on documents that are less than 100 % complete by relying on experience and vendor/subcontractor relationships.

Bid Process

• Maintain a vendor/subcontractor database with the firms that we engage with in all areas.
• React to and coordinate with other estimators and the bid sponsor regarding issues discovered during the bid process.
• Prepare spreadsheets as required to evaluate all vendors and/or subcontractors.
• Prepare spreadsheets to evaluate and compare subcontractors' bids to Crowder's self‑performance of a portion of the project.
• Provide the bid sponsor with bid day support including the best estimate.
• Provide the bid sponsor with the information required to complete our bid documents on bid day.
• Support efforts to obtain Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in our bids.
• Obtain prequalification information from subcontractors.

Post Bid Process

• On projects that we expect award, provide all estimate information to the estimating coordinator in preparation for a hand‑off meeting.
• Prepare for and attend hand‑off meetings to transfer information to the project teams.
• Respond to questions from the management teams as they begin the projects.
• Be prepared to assist project teams in value engineering potential projects.
• Receive and react to all feedback from the management teams as it relates estimate errors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Be prepared to assist project management teams in any major change orders.
• Archive any information as necessary for use in future estimates.
• Build and maintain relationships with subcontractors and vendors.
• Visit ongoing projects to see the construction and relate that experience to future estimates.
• Attend all weekly estimating meetings to coordinate efforts with the estimating team.
• Train and receive training from other estimators.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications &

Experience:

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• 2 years estimating, engineering or similar experience related to mechanical and process construction.
• Knowledge of means and methods related to mechanical materials and process equipment and construction including mechanical and process equipment systems.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing required.
• Ability to formulate and calculate mathematical expressions to obtain the desired quantity measurement and cost information.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, P& and bid documents.
• Proficient in…