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Senior Estimator

Lewisville, TX

Posted: 07/16/2024 Job Number: 31405

Job Description

Selectek is looking for a Senior Estimator to analyze drawings, specifications, RFPs, proposals, and other documentation to prepare material quotes, direct costs, and labor estimates for projects and services.

Required:
  • Experienced knowledge of building automation or facility control systems for mission critical or advanced manufacturing infrastructure
  • Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Ability to provide a take-off of P&IDs for process and mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of PLC and/or DCS Systems
  • Knowledge of instrumentation and control valve products
  • Experience in developing complex estimates from 30%, 60%, and 90% design status
  • Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines
  • Advanced Proficiency in Excel; proficient in other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Proficient in pdf applications such as Bluebeam and Adobe.
  • Engineering Degree or related work experience
 
Job Responsibilities:
  • Preconstruction engineering review and assessment of plans and specifications.
  • Review customer information to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
  • Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
  • Use Estimating tools to develop quotes. Update pricing database from quotes received on each bid to maintain current pricing.
  • Consult with clients, vendors, and internal resources to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
  • Participate in pre-submittal meetings to review material costs and substantiate labor estimates.
  • Organize and manage a process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
  • Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
  • Provide cost estimates and proposals for change orders, typically needed within one day.
  • Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
  • Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Sponsorship: No
Salary Range:  $100,000 - $115,000 depending on experience
Term of assignment: Direct Hire
Location of Job: Lewisville, TX
WFH/Remote: No
Hours & Shift: 8AM – 5PM, Monday - Friday
Overtime: Some on occasion
Travel: Some local to client sites
Work Attire: Business casual
Does the client require a background check/drug test? Yes

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.com for more information.
 

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