What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Mechanical Estimator position at Retail Options?
Position Overview: The Lead Estimator will be responsible for providing full mechanical estimating and proposal preparation for all types of industrial facilities, including both new construction and maintenance, for projects up to $20M in value. Estimates will cover all types of contracts in the energy, mining, power, manufacturing, pulp/paper, agricultural, pharma, and other industries which the company serves.
Job Duties
Job Duties
- Coordinate attendance to bid meetings and walk throughs at various client locations to determine project scope, complexities, accessibilities, and required content of proposal.
- Review instructions and proposal specifications, drawings, technical data necessary to provide a complete proposal for the customer.
- Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, previous proposals, job reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures for cost and production-based estimates.
- Prepare full-scope estimates on small, medium, and large-scale projects, in a timely and accurate manner.
- Provide a project/estimate turnover and technical support for projects as needed to ensure effective project implementation.
- Review Field Change Orders for assigned projects and provide estimates if necessary.
- Ensure all documentation is maintained to support estimate figures.
- Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other management staff, as needed, in the preparation and final evaluation of bids.
- Secure best possible material and subcontracting costs by evaluating multiple quotes and proposals.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required or assigned by Division Manager.
- Tracking of RFP submissions from receipt to submission to client feedback
- Tracking of win/loss rate (evaluated by both number of estimates and dollar value of estimates)
- Development of historical cost and production database, activity code book, and standardized cost codes
- Delegate/assist project managers with various estimates and RFP responses.
- Constantly evaluate the proposal and RFP response process to look for efficiencies and improvements that can be implemented.
- As needed with revenue growth, build a team to support the estimating process
- 5 years heavy industrial/process facility experience in cost estimating and cost control in the Mechanical field.
- Strong knowledge of estimating techniques, engineering disciplines, and cost control techniques.
- Ability to estimate all types and sizes of projects.
- Ability to prepare complex proposals with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of the industries in which the company operates.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and good organizational skills.
- Experience with AccuBid estimating softwar preferred.
- Experience with P6 or similar scheduling software.
- Experience with Viewpoint or similar account software.
- Proficient with all Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
- Must be able to manage occasional heavy workloads and quick turnaround times on estimates.
- Periodic travel to job sites may be required.
- Completion of OSHA or equivalent safety training.
- Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Potential exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures
- Exposure to manufacturing, pipeline, and refining environment
- Fit and move in confined spaces including tanks and vessels
- Limited working surfaces
- Exposure to noise above 85 decibels and intense odors
- Exposure to areas with limited visibility
- Climbing up and down stairs and ladders to both get in and out of trenches and up to elevated platforms (scaffolding at significant heights)
- Lifting necessary equipment and materials 1-50 pounds, 50% of the time on a monthly basis for required tasks
- Potential or Periodic amounts of time for the following:
- Walking on uneven terrain, with an average of 2 miles per day
- Standing
- Sit, stoop, crawl, and kneel
- Use of respirator if position requires
- Driving if required to travel
- If driving is required, valid driver license and proof of insurability is required. All drivers are subject to a DMV background records search.
- Health Insurance- Up to 80% of the Employee portion paid
- Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment
- Paid Time Off after waiting period
- 401k after 90 days of employment with a company match up to 4% (Employees are 100% vested after 90 day waiting period.)
- Employee paid Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance
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