Job Type Full-timeDescriptionIndustrial Access is seeking a Conceptual Project Estimator to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have project management and/or estimating experience on large scale construction or industrial projects. The estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player with strong communication and client service skills. To be successful, this candidate will have a collaborative and analytical mindset and ability to perform industrial project takeoffs to build accurate professional estimates. Essential Job Functions:
- Create high level budgets for proposals
- Develop detailed budgets for projects
- Conduct quantity takeoffs for all trades and review project plans/specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project scope
- Update budgets for projects
- Solicit new Sub-Contractors and Vendors
- Value engineering projects to maintain budgets
- Assist customers/intercompany departments with technical information and pricing during pre & post project
- Assign subcontractors to job based on quality, scope and estimate
- Utilize internal metrics and tools to produce valid estimates
- Manage estimating workflow and pipeline to provide complete estimation packages before bid deadlines
- Review client provided scopes of work for various trades and distribute bid packages to various vendors and subcontractors, if needed.
- Obtain a minimum of three qualified subcontractor/vendor quotes for each scope of work
- Assign or propose profit margins based on current pricing guidelines
- Prepare a Bid Summary for each estimate
- Review bids with sales and operations team
- Develop value engineering/cost driver budget and alternatives
- Estimate change orders to support operations
- Participate in pre-job and post-job meetings
- Foster relationships with key vendors
- Ensure profit and overhead ratios are met
- Update/modify and utilize internal pricing tools
- Identify and appropriately mitigate risk
RequirementsSuccessful candidates will demonstrate the following characteristics:
- Propensity towards mathematics
- Ability to quickly analyze, interpret and compare detailed and often inadequately defined information
- Ability to make reliable and accurate conclusions based on information gathered
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Assertive and self-confident
- Comfortable presenting verbally and in writing in a manner that is relevant to the audience and able to manage client expectations pro-actively
- Understanding of the construction industry, best practices and knowledge of major business players in the community a plus
- Understanding of public and private bidding practices
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in construction or related field, or a combination of training and experience that provides sufficient construction knowledge to perform essential functions
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in construction estimating or project management
- Experience with large scale commercial and/or industrial projects
- Experience with conceptual estimating and hard bid estimating
- Advanced knowledge of estimating and CRM tools as well as MS Excel, Project
This is a full time salaried position with commission. The starting base salary range for this role is $50,000 - $70,000 per year based on skills and experience. Total compensation (base + commission) averages $80,000 - $120,000+ per year. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About Us:Industrial Access is an essential contractor providing multi-craft specialty services to the Industrial Sector for over 20 years.Our company is broken into 3 segments:
- Industrial Access focuses mainly on structures at height (Chimneys, Stacks, Ducts, etc.)
- IA Mechanical focuses on work at ground level (Boilers, Chutes, conveyers, coal yards)
- Bulk Material division focuses on Silo cleanouts and material flow issues in confined space environments
With industry experience in Power, Pulp & Paper, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, Mixed-Use, Multi-Unit Housing, Recreational Facilities, Sports Stadiums, and Warehouse/Distribution Centers, our exposure to large and small-scale construction makes us a uniquely diverse and experienced contractor.Why Work Here?Opportunity for growth within the company. Hardworking environment and family oriented. We have a dynamic team of experienced, professional, and innovative experts who believe in pushing the limits, in order to exceed customers' expectations. We have a devoted workforce that ensures we always keep business deadlines focused and quality at the forefront.