Estimator - Atlanta, GA

Bilfinger is a leading international industrial services provider, driving efficiency and sustainability for the process industry. With 30,000+ employees and over €5 billion in revenue in 2024, we offer solutions in consulting, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, turnarounds, and digital applications across key sectors like energy, chemicals, pharma, and oil & gas.

Bilfinger North America has a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with professionals sharing a common goal: to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. We offer a diverse portfolio of services that include national general contracting concentrating in the management and performance of Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts, Job Order Contracting, Design-Build, Bid-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk services;
Industrial Maintenance and Turnaround Solutions;
Chemical, Manufacturing, and Assembly services and Turbine Manufacturing.

At Bilfinger, we offer a work environment where you can learn and grow. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future!

The Estimator develops accurate, timely and detailed cost estimates on architectural, electrical, civil/structural and mechanical disciplines by providing accurate quantity surveys and preparation of subcontractor and vendor work scopes and quote analysis.

• 4+ years experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Experience with detailed fixed price estimates using RS Means, Bluebeam or other Unit Price Book software to produce detailed line item estimates
• Understanding of principles, methods, and techniques of Engineering
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:
  • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment
  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information
  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to:
    Microsoft Office suite, Pro Core, Adobe, and Blue Beam

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field highly desired

• Project Management: Attends pre-issuance site visits to determine existing conditions and client needs;
  Assists in interpreting and analyzing project drawings and specifications, proposals and other documentation;
  Works with project team to ensure they have all the proper documentation during each phase of the bidding process;
• Estimating: Develops preliminary approximations of types of materials to be used and basic quantity count;
  Assists in preparing estimates for each project or delivery order based on Requests For Proposals, Statement of Work, technical specifications and drawings or sketches;
  Supports the determination of the most cost-effective material that correspond to project drawings and specifications;
  Reviews and verifies scope of work includes all necessary materials and supplies and excludes unnecessary items;
  Assists in setting up bid sheets and summary sheets;
  Identifies all work items on each job order and estimate quantities of each item;
  Enters line items into Unit Price Book software using RS Means or other line item estimating tools;
  Develops pricing for non-scheduled line items;
  Contributes to meeting project performance metrics for timely completion of material takeoffs.
• Subcontractor Management: Arranges and coordinates subcontractor pre-proposal site visits;
  Provides request to bid to subcontractors;
  Helps with the assembly of bid packages and ensure delivery to subcontractors promptly;
  Solicits detailed proposal information from at least 3 vendors and/or subcontractors with all supporting documentation on equipment, material and labor costs for materials or equipment not covered in an industry standard manual or for work to be performed by subcontractor;
  Evaluates vendor and subcontractor proposals to confirm compliance with scope of work;
  Negotiates delivery order…