Construction Materials Estimator Job at Powerwell, Livonia, MI

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  • Powerwell
  • Livonia, MI

Job Description

Powerwell is a leading recruitment firm helping our clients discover top talent. We are currently seeking a Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) estimator.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc. to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate.
  • Prepare detailed MEP scopes of work and backup documentation for review.
  • Solicit project-specific proposals from subcontractors and suppliers and evaluate them for completeness and competitiveness.
  • Develop options and recommend best value solution based on cost, engineering, quality or availability of materials.
  • Establish and maintain positive relationships and ethical practices with owners, consultants, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Assist Operations with awarded contracts and projects as required. May include estimating/pricing change orders and facilitating resolution of any contractual issues.
  • Track and assist operations with awarded contracts and projects as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.
  • Work with the Proposal Coordinator to develop complete professional proposals, including all required information (schedules, project narratives, organizational charts, etc.).
  • Develop complete conceptual proposals to support business development and client maintenance.
  • Negotiate and issue subcontracts.

Required Skills:

  • Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project or other scheduling related systems and have experience working with On Screen Takeoff and/or MC2 type software is preferred.
  • Candidates must have a strong understanding of conceptual estimating, estimating techniques, and cost control.
  • Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision.
  • Must be comfortable working in teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors.
  • Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Required Experience:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, or Construction Management is preferred
  • Candidates must have 7+ years estimating experience

Our client also takes care of its team with the best benefits and compensation packages, including:

  • Free Medical Insurance
  • Free Dental Insurance
  • Free Life Insurance
  • HSA with 50% of Deductible Funded by Our Client Annually
  • 401K with One of the Highest Employer Matches in the Industry
  • Cash-in-Lieu of Benefits Available
  • Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the U.S. without further visa sponsorship. Candidates applying for positions where driving is a necessary component of the job must have a valid driver’s license.

Job Tags

For subcontractor, Work at office, Visa sponsorship,

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