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Estimator

Organization:
Henkels & McCoy, Inc.
Region:
United States, Illinois, Salem
End of contest:
July 30, 2016
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Estimator
Description
We're currently looking for an Estimator to join our team in Salem, IL.

Major Job Elements:

  • Develop cost estimates for Overhead, Underground, Substation and Transmission Power projects to support Central Region business operations.
  • Attend bid meetings and establish cost estimates for labor, equipment, sub-contractors and materials required to complete high voltage power line projects.
  • Assemble and return completed bid packages to customers.
  • 100% of the time is needed for this position.
  • Ability to work with schedulers after estimate development.
  • Ability to develop cost tracking methods for awarded projects.
  • Ability to develop change order cost adjustments in line with project scope changes.
  • Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man-hour figures.
  • Review proposal specifications/drawings and attend pre-bid meetings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  • Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.
  • Coordinate total estimating effort for all assigned projects.
  • Maintain files of working documents as back-ups for estimate figures. Follow awarded contracts as assigned - may include estimating extra work items, change orders, credits; procuring material, etc.
  • May review design options and recommend best solutions based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
  • Review final estimate packages with operations personnel prior to formal quotation to insure accuracy and completeness.
  • Facilitate contract handoff to PM / Operations. Includes job cost tracking set-up, development of revenue recognition units and productivity analysis reporting.
  • Travel to various locations throughout the Central Region for bid meetings, team estimate support, and bid reviews as necessary.
Requirements

Qualifications:

  • Four year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent combination of technical training and experience required.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Primavera, P6 is a plus.
  • Experience in estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to transmission and/or substation construction.
  • Advanced knowledge of estimating techniques and cost control, plus the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems is essential.
  • Knowledge and ability to work with data base estimating software as well as Word, Excel, and other MS Office products.
  • B2W estimating software knowledge a plus.
  • Travel required as needed for the job.
Contact

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.

985 Jolly Rd.

Blue Bell

Pennsylvania United States

www.henkels.com


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