Electrical & Instrumentation Estimator - AZCO (Multiple Locations)

**Description**The Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals from start to finish relating to various disciplines that are required to support field and pre-fabrication construction projects. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.+ Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.+ Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.+ Analyze historical data and 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.+ Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.+ Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced.+ Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of project.+ Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations.+ Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations.+ Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work.+ Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects.+ Conduct solicitation and pre-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors.+ Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate.+ Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors.+ Present estimating information and attend pre bid meetings.+ Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results.+ Develop project summary schedules.+ Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan.+ Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions.+ Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations.+ Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy.+ Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator.+ Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions.+ Analyze and price value engineering for submission.+ Performs other duties as assigned.+ Complies with all policies and standards.**Qualifications**+ Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience+ Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.+ Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.+ Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired.+ Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required.+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.+ Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.+ Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.+ Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions.This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filledEEO/Disabled/Veterans**Job** Estimating**Primary Location** US-MO-Saint Louis**Other Locations** US-WI-Appleton, US-MO-Kansas City, US-SC-Greenville**Schedule:** Full-time**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time**Req ID:** 251687\#LI-MF #ACO N/A