Estimator,Engineering,Manufacturing Engineer Job Camarillo area,California USA,Engineering

Hanson Lab Solutions (HLS) has been a trusted provider of laboratory furniture for over 50 years, offering a wide array of products including casework, workstations, tables, and fume hoods. As a full-service manufacturer, HLS ensures a seamless process from planning to installation, delivering high-quality, adaptable solutions for modern laboratories. With a dedication to affordability and timely project completion, HLS also provides expedited services through its Hanson Express program for urgent needs.

Our commitment to quality and customization has made us a leader in the industry and a preferred choice for laboratory furniture.

Job Description

Prepares at a timely manner, an estimated cost with a level of detail and accuracy, for potential projects of various stages such as budget, design-build, hard bid or competitive bid.

Reports to

Director of Preconstruction

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000 DOE and Location

Requirements

Must have good communication skills, both verbal and written

Have good time management skills and good attention to detail

Has strong mathematical skills

Must be creative and have critical thinking skills, think outside the box

Ability to read and interpret architect’s drawings and specifications

Ability to understand GC instructions to Bidders and convert to an estimate

Proficient in Net Suite

Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blue Beam Revu

Responsibilities

Generate a Quote Folder

Once assigned a project, generate a Quote Folder. Refer to Estimating Folder System Procedures. Maintain good filing system practices.

Review the scope of the project

Download complete bid documents (plans, specs, gen. conditions and instruction to bidders.)
Read and understand contract documents
Review plans and specs for constructability issues and general requirements
Evaluate crucial aspects of a project such as delivery and completion dates
Organize a Pre-bid Meeting with Estimating Manager and Sales. Discuss the scope and scale of the project. Determine any conflicting issues and strategize an approach
Assist Sales in arrangement of Request For Information (RFI) as necessary
Collaborate with clients, contractors, architects as necessary.
Collaborate with team members on product complexities, lead times, costs, etc.

Identify the factors that affects the cost of the project

Logistics and Jobsite conditions (Location, staging area, access to building, floor or room, use of equipment, size of elevator, parking, Disease Outbreak Protocols, etc.)
Labor type (Any wage, Union, Non-union, Prevailing, Davis-Bacon)
Billing software (Textura, GC Pay)
Scope of Work, Trade Bid Package (Inclusions, Qualifications and Exclusions)
Certification and other requirements (Buy America, LEED, BIM, Seismic Calculations, etc.)
Non-standard products and laboratory equipment
Factory production lead times (in-house and buyouts)

Create a material takeoff

Extract information from floor plans or elevations to create takeoff. Cross reference MEP drawings. Save with file name with suffix “_BBTO”
Utilize Bluebeam to accurately do a takeoff, in floor plans or elevations
Harvest and generate parts quantities through Bluebeam

Solicit bids/quotes from vendors and suppliers

Prepare Request for Quotes (RFQs) for vendors
Communicate with vendors/suppliers and clarify pricing information
Provide vendor with project information
Job Name
Jobsite Address
Anticipated Delivery: (This is very important, so escalation can be calculated accordingly)
Quote Due Date
Architect or GC: (This may be useful for vendors who has relationship with Arch/GC)
Attach other relevant information such as plans, specs, schedule, phasing or photos. Such information are useful factors that may involve additional costs
Provide instructions how quotes are presented (e.g., price breakout per floor, phase, alternates)
Review vendor quote and vet.
Organize vendor quotes and associated folders

Prepare the Estimate and compile quotes

Currently in Excel, prepare estimate accurately.
Include information from the opportunity and contract documents (Job Name, Address, Contact, Quote number, Date, Sales Tax, Labor rate)
Prepare estimate that will allow for efficient bid analysis (e.g.,Phase,…

Estimator, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer