Estimator - A&I

Inframark•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Inframark is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Estimator to join their Automation and Intelligence team. This role involves preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for various projects by collaborating with regional managers, project managers, engineers, and stakeholders. The Estimator will be crucial in project planning, bidding, and implementation, contributing expertise in cost structures, materials, labor, and operational needs to ensure successful project execution and support cost optimization strategies for project efficiency and financial goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred.
8+ years’ estimating experience preferably in the utility industry.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must have strong communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Strong negotiation skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain relationships.
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment without day-to-day guidance.
Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability to learn other computer applications.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage estimating, risk analysis, bids, proposals and contract administration for open cut projects.
Input and update all opportunities into the project management system’s database.
Review and supply Managers with a Project Survey from Sales to determine risk and feasibility of potential projects.
Procure all Plans and Specifications for all projects accepted by management.
Maintain an estimating database of history and costs.
Obtain all required job survey information by visiting the job site.
Review and finalize the Project Survey.
Procure sub-contractor quotes.
Qualify sub-contractors with the client (including MWBE requirements, experience, solvency and quality).
Develop Job Estimate and Budget.
Prepare Final Bid/Proposal and tracks the completion of each task.
Determine final pricing structure and approval with Manager, Estimating and General Manager.
Order Bid Bond, obtain proper Insurance Requirements, assemble and complete Bid Documents/Package.
Ensure submission of proposals or bid delivery to the customer.
Track the status of all Proposals and Bids in the project management system.
Enter the results of the Proposal and Bid into the project management system.
Review key projects with Project Managers regarding estimated costs vs. actual.
Attend Project Review meetings.
Lead the bid review process.