FILANC | Estimator

Essential Functions:The Estimator will assist the Estimating team in all aspects of the bidestimating process from the review of plans and specifications, estimating material cost and craft labor productivity, soliciting and negotiating prices from subcontractorssuppliers through the completion of the bidestimating effort for a variety of waterwastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.Responsibilities:Pre Bid:Performs quantity take-offsApplies self-perform labor man-hours and productivity to estimatesObtains competitive commodity pricing and solicits quotations for any specialty equipment and materialDirects, coordinates and provides access to information and documents to subcontractors and solicits subcontractors bidsPerforms reviews with subcontractors and vendors to verify scopes of work and ensure scope and price are completeEvaluates the lowest cost, qualified subcontractorbidCommunicates with engineers to clarify scope of work, materials, schedule requirements and documents these clarificationsProposal developmentActively participates in the internal estimate review processAssists with final assembly of estimate including proposal presentationPost Bid:Collects and organizes all bid information for future referencePrepares summary of bid hand-off on successful bidsExplains scope and cost estimate for project presentationAids in maintaining historical dataParticipates in buy-out of subcontracts and material purchase orderSupports project management team in pricing and negotiating change ordersOther duties and responsibilities as assigned by the manager or hisher designeeQualifications:Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field or comparable field experience and trainingMinimum of 5-8 years construction experience with at least 2-4 years estimating in waterwastewater or heavy civil industry specific to process equipment and process pipingDesign-build and Construction Manager at risk experience a plusPre-Construction experience a plusProficiency in Microsoft Office suite (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as the use of the internetSage Estimating experience desirablePlanswift experience helpful.Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a teamDBIA, ASPE or any professional estimator certification experience a plusWorking Conditions:100% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) telephones, and general office equipment. Filanc is proud to be a drug free workplace. Filanc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.This job description intends to list the primary or "essential functions" of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Created: 2025-01-11