Mechanical Estimator - AZCO (Multiple Locations)

**Description**The Mechanical 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\.EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans**Job** Estimating**Primary Location** US\-WI\-Appleton**Other Locations** US\-MO\-Saint Louis, US\-MO\-Kansas City, US\-SC\-Greenville**Schedule:** Full\-time**Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time**Req ID:** 250358\#LI\-KJ \#ACO N/A