Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Prepare and assist the Estimator with cost estimates for MEP construction projects!

• Read and comprehend all contract documents including specifications, project scopes, drawings and standards to prepare accurate project cost estimates.
• Accurately take off material quantities from drawings to develop material and labor pricing.
• Assemble scoped RFP’s for vendors and subcontractors to obtain pricing. Analyze, compare and select best value vendor and subcontractor proposals for inclusion in cost estimates.
• Prepare schedules for proposal submission.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walk-downs to understand project scope, conditions, physical restrictions, etc.
• Escort subcontractors on site visits, walking them through the scope of work to obtain the most accurate pricing.
• Attend post-bid review and project kick-off meetings with the owner as needed.
• Attend in-house project turnover meetings from estimating to project management.
• Understand and appropriately estimate the costs associated with safety and other project location specific work rules.
• Participate in bid review and scope review meetings and be able to explain a projects scope and estimated project costs as well as assumptions and means/methods to upper management for approval.
• Utilize historical cost data to develop cost estimates.
• Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
• Maintain continuity among corporate, division and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities and continuing needs.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results and helping other estimators as needed.
• Prepare detailed breakdown of cost estimates that facilitates review and understanding.
• Learn our business by being coachable and curious.
• Actively participate in training on the latest industry technologies and best practices to perform estimating and pricing that ensures best value energy efficient solutions at highest attainable margins.

Job Requirements:

• 0-1 of field experience in Commercial MEP or recent college graduate within the MEP Construction Space
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology

Physical Demands

• Additional travel may be required to attend training and meetings.
• Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, walk, crouch, and climb.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English clearly.

Crete United is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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