Project Estimator

This is a remote position.

The Project Estimator will be responsible for project budgets, material/labor takeoffs, RFQ/RFP process, and value engineering QA/QC review. The role works closely with the sales, engineering, and project teams to produce project proposals and buyout packages for design build turnkey MEP focused projects.

The position will manage and maintain ripKurrents cost data base with current rates based on market trends and historical projects ensuring timely and accurate estimates/buyouts.

Core Responsibilities are, but not limited to:

• Manage all project base estimates, buyout packages and RFQ/RFP’s to our supplier and installation partners.
  
• Manage the cost database in ripKurrents estimating tools.
  
• Manage the vendor data base and rating system.
  
• Source installation partners based on project needs.
  
• Value engineer review of designs and make recommendations to the Engineering and Sales team of cost savings and/or installation methods.
  
• Assist in site visits/surveys as needed and under construction project visits as needed.
  

Requirements

Requirements

Qualified candidates must possess the following skills, experience, and knowledge:

• 10+ years of project estimating experience in MEP projects with a thorough knowledge of general construction method and means.
  
• 10+ years subcontract creation and negotiations in the construction industry.
  
• AIA Forms/Contract experience.
  
• Through CSI format and estimating process.
  
• A High School Diploma or GED is required. BS in related field preferred but experience can substitute for education.
  
• Prior supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership abilities.
  
• Must have the ability to quickly learn software and applicable processes.
  
• Strong communication (verbal & written), organizational and team building skills are required.
  
• Demonstrates positive customer service attitude and behavior.
  
• Ability to be a team player committed to the success of the business.
  
• Demonstrated abilities problem solving, decision making, and conflict resolution.
  
• Demonstrated ability to be accountable for the success of the installation business.
  

· Demonstrated experience with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS project, Project Mates, ZoHo Projects (Or Similar PMO application)

· Ability to travel 20-30%

· Driver’s license in the state of residency is required

· Ability to work remote

Physical requirements

· Must be able to walk/move about a Construction Job sites: 10-20% of the time

· Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 50% of the time

· Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 50% of the time

· Must be able to lift up to 10lbs on a frequent basis: 10% of the time

· Must be able to lift over 15lbs on an infrequent basis: 30% of the time

· Must be able to work and operate a computer: 75% of the time

· Must be able to climb ladders and work from elevated platforms.

· Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computers and other office equipment

· Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences