Job Overview -
As a MEP Estimator, you will produce accurate, detail oriented estimates on small and large complex projects. This will be accomplished through collaborative efforts with various GrayWolf disciplines such as: piping, boilermaker, steel erection, millwright. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that are able to be accurately interpreted and executed by our Pre-Construction team.
Core Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze blueprints, project specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
- Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
- Prepare material take-offs, estimate all necessary labor or field erection, estimate materials, equipment cost, subcontractors, etc. to prepare a thorough bid estimate.
- Collaborate with project team members on building to specifications
- Appraise and communicate to management team of any potential risks and/or costs not fully captured in the estimate that may impact costs of the project.
- Read and interpret job bid instructions, blueprints, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
- Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
- Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
- Adhere to and follow the GrayWolf estimating guidelines and procedures.
- Type up all estimates in our in house computer program, enter take-offs, drawing numbers etc.
- Interact with other key team members professionally
Education/Training
High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred but not required. Prior construction estimating or supervisory experience required.
Work Experience
5+ years of industrial estimating experience with progression into a senior or management-level estimating role. Must have proven experience providing companies with accurate information that aids in operation of achieving corporate goals.