Estimator - Structural - xPL

Position Overview

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35804 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

• Prepare detailed estimates for identified xPL solutions and products based on project construction drawings and specifications, working across structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, and may focus on a primary specialty.
• Develop and communicate bid packages and scope for vendors, suppliers, and third‑party integrators as appropriate.
• Coordinate with xPL Offsite stakeholders to incorporate schedule, manufacturing capacity/capabilities, logistics, delivery, and post‑delivery support to confirm completeness of developed estimate.

• Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take‑offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in identified xPL project scope(s) of work.
• Collaborate with xPL team and stakeholders to understand boundaries of proposed scope of work and identified xPL solutions and products.
• Apply Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) knowledge to understand project and product specific requirements for xPL manufacturing and facility capacity.
• Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure, and distribute information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with defining set‑up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix.
• Serve as liaison with and between vendors, suppliers, third‑party integrators, client, and xPL manufacturing facility to document coordination and facilitate scope definitions and clarifications.
• Coordinate with xPL Manufacturing and Procurement teams to obtain best‑in‑market pricing for materials and commodities; seek “or equal” substitutions that enhance price competitiveness of xPL solutions and products.
• Analyze cost data, unit prices, and commodities, material costing to develop standard information for assessing xPL solution and/or product estimated costs.
• Develop xPL value analysis studies including evaluation of schedule, cost, and labor benefits of xPL solutions.
• Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive xPL solutions scoping including contract documents, logistics, facility capacity, and schedule.
• Prepare scope requisitions for assigned materials, products, and/or trades; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
• Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate(s) and/or stick‑built alternatives.
• Obtain and evaluate vendor, supplier, and/or third‑party integrator proposals relative to their scopes of work and document and organize information for price leveling and/or comparison.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts within vendors, suppliers, and third‑party integrator organizations to gain understanding of core competencies, capacities, and capabilities and to support estimating efforts and functions.
• Maintain pricing histories and materials/commodities cost databases.
• May supervise xPL team members as assigned.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience and expertise in structural, mechanical and/or electrical disciplines, highly desirable.
• Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, trade practices.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of documents.
• Conceptual ability, able to work with minimum information and quickly develop understanding of project requirements and develop accurate estimates.
• Ability to manage concurrent demands and meet established deadlines.
• Familiar with operating procedures and methods of other xPL departments—Design & Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics Operations.
• Professional verbal and written…