Senior Mechanical Estimator

POSITION SUMMARY

 

A Senior Estimator supports the cost estimating division of the Company by performing quantity take-off, data input, data analysis, and product research. A Senior Estimator has more responsibility in dealing with clients on the installation.

 ACCOUNTABILITY

 

A Senior Estimator reports directly to the Chief Estimator of Crawford Consulting Services, Inc.  He/She may also take direction for the President of the Company.

 KEY RELATIONSHIPS

 

A Senior Estimator provides information to and collects information from the following entities:The PresidentChief EstimatorOther Estimators Junior EstimatorsProject ManagerMarketing ManagerAdministrative AssistantInternsCustomers/ClientsSuppliers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Cost Estimating Project take-offProduct research & pricingQuantity take-offResearch pricingResearch ComparisonsAttend walk thru’s with clientsAttend group meetingsReconcile Crawford Consulting Services estimates with other cost estimates Data InputEnter calculated/researched data into computerData Analysis  Evaluate accumulated informationProject CoordinationAssure that the project is moving ahead in an efficient and appropriate mannerAttend meetingsData organization

Customer Relations Discuss projects with clientsMeet with clients QUALIFICATIONS

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced knowledge of construction practices and procedures, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Building System Format (BSF)Ability to visualize and quantify projects at a conceptual/schematic levelAbility to read and interpret blue prints and project specificationsCompetency with MS Office Software – Word, Excel, OutlookCompetency with estimating software (Winest, MCASES)Ability to collect, analyze and interpret dataAbility to multi-task and establish prioritiesAbility to maintain organization in a rapidly changing environmentInitiative, responsibility, flexibilityAbility to operate telephone, photocopier, fax machine, mail machines and computer Ability to operate a digital camera

 

 

Education and/or Experience  Preferred - Bachelors degree in Construction Technologies, Architecture, or EngineeringRequired - Ten years experience in construction-related industry

 Language Skills Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written formAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers/clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business and general community at largeAbility to prepare reports, write business correspondence and emailsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions from top management, customers/clientsComfortable and proactive in interacting with company employees on a day-to-day basisAbility to extract information in a professional manner with client/customers Mathematical SkillsAbility to perform basic mathematical functions  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions and percentagesAbility to convert English measurement to MetricAbility to calculate square foot, lineal foot, volume, and cubic yards

 

Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

 Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsDrivers license Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hearThe employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to touch, handle, or feel, and to reach with hands and armsThe employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusAttend walk thru’s of potential construction areas

 Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential elements of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 While the majority of the job is performed within an enclosed office setting, occasionally the incumbent may be required to drive short distances to distribute or retrieve documents or supplies and walk through testing facilities/project sites. The employee may occasionally be required to travel distances requiring overnight stays. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet within the enclosed office settings.  However, job sites may require earplugs, protective eyewear, and/or hard hats.