Estimator - Estimating Engineer

KUKA•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Estimator participates in the estimating and design of our proprietary pneumatic tube system installations for hospitals. The role creates efficient system designs and layouts that meet customer needs, as well as create material take-off and total job cost estimates. Estimators will participate in Sales presentations and conduct site surveys to determine scope of work and verify system design and installation layouts.

Requirements

2+ years relevant experience and an applicable Associate’s Degree -or- Minimum 4 years relevant experience estimating material and labor costs.
Understanding of construction environment and requirements.
Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and provide system layouts in coordination with other trades.
Technical knowledge of mechanical systems.
Basic CAD drafting and Microsoft products suite proficiency.
Attention to detail and ability to interpret requirements documents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
Knowledge of building/hospital facility mechanical systems/equipment such as pneumatic tube, HVAC, elevator, trash/linen, or fire, etc.
Estimating software.
Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Review customer files for existing layouts, configurations, project documents, and contracts.
Provide proper product and application of that product to fulfill the client’s material transport requirements.
Perform review of all project documentation including specifications, drawing packages, and other contractual documentation to capture complete scope of the project.
Perform material take off and total job cost estimates, including material, tax, labor and travel costs, which accurately reflects bid plans, specification and site survey
Perform site surveys adequate in nature to determine the scope of work, verify ability to install system or develop options for difficult existing conditions; and/or schedule surveys to be completed by third-party contractors.
Provide drawings, engineering reports and other supporting documentation to be included in sales proposals.
Deliver executable design upon booking and participate in handoff meetings with Project Managers.
Submit RFI’s to contracting authorities on projects as required to address any items requiring clarification or discrepancies.
Communicate risks & opportunities to impacted individuals.
Participate in sales presentations to support Sales team as required.
Continuously monitor our solutions, products, estimating and pricing models, and proposals to ensure alignment.
Provide ongoing support to Project Management throughout execution of booked projects.
Shadow mid and senior level team members to become proficient at site surveying, system layout, design, and the estimate/risk review process.
Perform other duties as assigned.