Equipment Installation Estimator

Equipment Installation Estimator

Commercial Contracting Corporation is seeking an experienced Equipment Installation Estimator to join our Estimating and Pre-Construction team. The role involves working with engineers, specialty consultants, and sub-contractors to establish detailed construction estimates. Project sizes typically range from $25,000 to $ USD and may include a combination of construction management, general contractor, and design/build type projects. Some travel may be included in the role.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Bid Administration
• Review subcontractor bid packages and clarification letters.
• Transmit bid documents, addenda, and other pertinent bid information to subcontractors.
• Ensure proper coverage from subcontractors on Bid Day.
• Utilize creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors.
• Manage the overall bid/proposal submittal process to ensure the owner's requirements and deadlines are met – no exceptions.
• Review and approve Bid Form and supporting documents on Bid Day for completeness and accuracy prior to submission to owner/owner representative (i.e. last set of eyes).
• Work and coordinate with Estimating Support.
• Prepare subcontracting MBE / Diversity Plan if required.
• Comply with all CCC ISO Standard procedures.
• Project Knowledge
• Review bid requirements thoroughly and ask follow-up questions as needed.
• Thorough understanding of the scope for specific trades assigned.
• Develop RFIs and clarifications and ensure adequate subcontractor coverage.
• Perform a comprehensive "Bid Day Analysis" and scoping of specific assigned trades.
• Create bid lists that fit the scope of the job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project.
• Include value-engineering ideas on every bid.
• Project Turnover
• Properly turn over bid documents and sub buyout information to Project Management in a timely manner.
• Review documents with the Project Management team and highlight areas of concern.
• Review job cost with the Project Management team and highlight any subs/material vendors that still need to be awarded.
• Complete project kick-off form to ensure compliance.
• Subcontractor Award and Management
• Thoroughly check requirements to buy the proper scope.
• Seek & qualify new subcontractors.
• Award subs in a timely manner to ensure the release of materials.
• Ensure that subs commit to the project schedule.
• Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.

Core Competencies:

• 7+ years of Equipment Installation, Millwright & Rigging experience in automotive or equivalent markets. Combination of education, training and/or experience is acceptable.
• Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills are required.
• General Contractor, Construction Management project delivery experience.
• Must have above average competencies of Microsoft Suite Products:
  Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Travel may be required.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
• May involve managing multiple RFQ's simultaneously.
• Frequent interruptions to address team members' needs and vendor requests.

Physical Requirements:

• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.

Commercial Contracting Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, color, race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.