Estimator

• Lead the estimating effort for the department
• Direct the work of estimators and provide guidance for projects
• Organize and price equipment, material, and labor cost items in estimates
• Develop cash flow, escalation, and interest calculations for estimates
• Gather, calculate, and compile data for conceptual/hard bid estimates
• Prepare cost estimates and price quotes on new work
• Coordinate cost estimates for project continuations
• Seek new subcontractor and supplier relationships while maintaining existing relationships
• Develop analyses to aid in setting estimate contingencies
• Provide input, training, and mentorship to team members
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
• Oversee project and assignment completion, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy

Lead Estimator

• Lead estimating efforts for gathering, calculating, and compiling data to produce project estimates for small or medium projects or support a lead estimator on larger projects
• Organize, plan, and schedule estimate preparation and facilitate necessary meetings
• Prepare comprehensive and reliable estimates incorporating relevant information
• Collaborate with the project team and estimating leadership to determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitations to bid/budget
• Obtain relevant documents, including BIM, to complete quantity surveys and understand project scope
• Ensure complete quantity surveys of materials/resources required for projects
• Utilize cost history to inform scope, pricing, and productivities
• Work with the Project Sponsor and Estimating Leaders to ensure estimates meet margin goals and prepare margin plans for approval
• Prepare for and participate in Bid Day or presentations to owners
• Build and maintain relationships with Operations Personnel, design partners, trade partners, and owners
• Develop industry knowledge through resources, trade journals, conferences, and projects
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MEP Estimator I – Electrical

• Lead the procurement and estimating process by coordinating bidding procedures
• Ensure bid accuracy and technical compliance
• Help secure new project awards through negotiation, presentations, and communicating the company’s differentiators
• Identify and calculate project safety requirements, PPE, training, and JHA risk costs into bids
• Pursue, select, and utilize subcontractors meeting risk management criteria
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures when bidding projects
• Produce quality bids using company estimating software and bid reviews
• Plan estimates for and during pre-bid meetings
• Create preliminary project schedules during estimates
• Supervise and develop subordinates through mentoring, formal training, and diverse work experiences
• Conduct project site visits
• Review cost/production reports to compare actual costs and plans against estimates
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard cost data

Estimator jobs in Minnesota

Lead Estimator

MEP Estimator I – Electrical

Senior Estimator – Gas Power Generation