Estimator career at BMW Constructors, Inc. in Kent

BMW Constructors, Inc. is looking of Estimator on Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:49:49 GMT. • Perform quantity takeoff estimates for process, utility, HVAC and plumbing systems from drawings, sketches, conversations, and/or field walks • Apply labor unit extensions • Finalize budget and bid proposals • Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing and submittal of proposal • Read and interpret specifications • Capturing subcontractor and material...

Estimator

Location: Kent Washington

Description: BMW Constructors, Inc. is looking of Estimator right now, this career will be placed in Washington. Further informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions.

• Perform quantity takeoff estimates for process, utility, HVAC and plumbing systems from drawings, sketches, conversations, and/or field walks
• Apply labor unit extensions
• Finalize budget and ! bid proposals
• Lead and coordinate the estimating proposal from scope identification to final costing and submittal of proposal
• Read and interpret specifications
• Capturing subcontractor and material price quotes
• Complete the bid breakdown forms and submittals that are required to complete the estimate
• Draft proposal cover letter and qualifications and clarifications that pertain to the estimate clearly and accurately
• Summarize all piping materials and labor required to perform the work in an orderly organized way.
• Electronically organize proposal data
• Review estimates that are submitted
• Perform periodic review of actual performance results against established estimating units, and adjust base units to allow for trends in performance
• Ensure that all estimates, takeoff, etc. are in conformance with established estimating standards and processes

Required Experience:

Extensive knowledge of multiple trade construction mat! erials, methods, estimating practices and costs- required

Able to extract from preliminary drawings, sketches, conversations and actual reviews in the field information all material and labor required to estimate as well as execute the project

Able to visualize what is not apparent and price accordingly

Able to assess project risk and find ways to mitigate those risks

Ability to document all estimating data so that it can be recalled later. This includes completing and providing of detailed work breakdowns of cost and labor, providing sketches and other information pertaining to the estimate to substantiate the pricing in the estimate.

Requires good communication skills both written and verbal

Must understand construction schedule logic

Must demonstrate the ability to take the lead in developing the proposal in a timely and successful manner.

Ability to learn software based takeoff systems

Exte! nsive knowledge of construction materials, methods, practices and costs

Computer literate (able to use Excel, Word, Outlook, QuickPen preferred)

Understand terminology pertaining to the piping craft

Highly skilled in takeoff techniques and mathematics

CADD experience a plus

Able to communicate graphically and verbally

Good imagination

Able to think in abstract terms

Able to make decisions based on limited information available

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Required Education:
College degree or equivalent experience (Minimum 5 years) working in the piping area of construction (high tech experience preferable)
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This career starts available on: Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:49:49 GMT

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