Senior Estimator (Conceptual)

Hilliard, Ohio

Job Purpose:

Achieve profitable growth by identifying, biding and winning new large scale mechanical projects. Estimation will focus on multimillion dollar projects between $3-30 million.

Primary Job Duties:

Prepares conceptual estimates for a variety of mechanical systems, pricing, general administrative and subcontractor cost analysis and final estimation summary (FEST)
Recommends which bids to pursue based on a mixture of quantitative and qualitative information.
Analyzes customer needs with the help of manager
Effectively partners with company-wide team members to accurately quantify materials and labor costs
Works closely with customers, architects and engineers to ensure satisfaction and provide technical support
Prepares pre-design documentation and budgeting for customers
Develops accurate estimates and detailed proposals
Effectively presents information and responds to questions from customers, project managers, field superintendents and CADD professionals
Works collaboratively with key internal/external partners to prepare pre-bid competitive analysis
Maintains a cost database for materials, schedules and labor
Stays knowledgeable of the systems being quoted
Continuously updates knowledge of the most cost effective means of installation

Knowledge, Skills and Education Qualifications:

Technical Skills and Education:

5+ years of related experience conceptual estimating
Excellent knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and process piping, hydronics, refrigeration codes, equipment, materials, and installation process in pre-construction, new construction, design/build, value engineering and other services are offered by Bruner.
Understands project plans and specifications
Working knowledge of the Mechanical Code Book
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Basic understanding of profit and loss
Understands and incorporates OSHA regulations into estimates
Knowledge of local market place, pricing and subcontractor community required
Associate or B.S. Degree

Personal and Organizational Skills Include:

Attention to detail; observant; accomplishes task accurately the first time; does not let things fall through the cracks
Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and make accurate decisions; is timely with information
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect
Uses time effectively and efficiently; sets priorities; separates the critical few from the trivial many and concentrates his/her efforts accordingly
Readily accessible, always available; responses to all emails, telephone messages and requests within 24 hours with results or status update
Bottom-line oriented
Picks up on technical things quickly
Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgment; sought out by other for advice and solutions
Proactively identifies problems; can see underlying or hidden problems and patterns
Conceptual in thinking, understands how different problems or concepts relate to one another
Assists others to advance their knowledge and skills by providing advice, encouragement, and feedback