Job Description

Civil Estimator Charlotte, NC

Baker Power & Process (“BP&P”)

Roles & Responsibilities:

General: The estimator position plans and coordinates activities concerned with the estimating of heavy power and industrial construction projects.

• Responsible for reviewing, analyzing and interpreting contract documents (specifications, drawings, and reference information) to develop detailed, comprehensive cost estimates for various projects throughout the company markets.
• Also, able to make assumptions based on experience when detailed plans are not provided and front-end estimating is performed based on conceptual level designs.
• Accountable for all estimates being issued. Furthermore, will support the estimating department procedures and systems.

Specific Duties :

• Extensive experience in understanding project scope including performing, leading, and directing quantity takeoffs, statistical analysis, and cost analysis. Skilled in understanding technical discipline processes. Broad knowledge of engineering and construction codes and standards.
• Build relationships and obtain pricing from subcontractors and vendors for materials and labor as needed.
• Prepares cost analysis for material, labor, equipment, subcontractor, and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items.
• Communicates with proposal team of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quotes or contract items.
• Review owner plans and specifications to develop a comprehensive understanding of the project; develop plan for the actual construction to serve as basis for the estimate.
• Reviews all bid and contract documents with legal department interface.
• Conduct site investigation prior to forming a plan of operations to identify any problems or conditions of an unusual nature that may be present.
• Develop and maintain historical database for geographical areas, labor rates, union labor specifics, installation rates, equipment & material pricing, contingency and escalation.

Min. Years Exp.:

• 5+ of work experience demonstrated the knowledge, skill, and ability in the following areas essential to perform the functions of the position.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or minimum 5 years of Power & Industrial Estimator experience, US work authorization.

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