Estimator

Babcock & Wilcox Company•Akron, OH

18d

About The Position

The Estimator works with Engineers, Proposal Managers, Sales Specialists, suppliers, and procurement specialists to prepare cost estimates for proposal scopes of work and support customer sales proposals. In coordination with a Proposal Manager and various departments, the Estimator uses effective time management to provide accurate and timely information to the appropriate business unit. The role includes reviewing scopes and specifications and using proposals, detailed drawings, contract information, procurement orders, engineering standards, estimating data, computer programs, prior estimates, and other available information to develop material and fabrication cost estimates. The Estimator also contributes to quality assurance, legal, and manufacturing reviews; requests quotes for subcontracted items; prepares scheduling information; and develops complete estimates covering relevant materials, labor, purchased goods, freight, services, engineering, project management, commercial, and other costs. The Estimator prepares preliminary contract scope lists and as-sold cost estimates for contract planning and execution, develops estimates for contract changes, maintains estimating spreadsheets and databases, and attends cost review meetings.

Requirements

Minimum associate degree.
At least 5 years of estimating experience, or equivalent experience in industrial or commercial construction, technical design, engineering, purchasing, or related functions.
Extensive knowledge of industrial construction projects.
Knowledge of construction estimating and proposals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read drawings.
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and the Office Suite.
Working knowledge of power plant and mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates for proposal scopes of work to support sales proposals for customers.
Coordinate with Proposal Managers and interact with engineering, sales, suppliers, procurement, and other departments.
Review project scopes and specifications.
Use drawings, contract information, procurement orders, engineering standards, estimating data, software, and prior estimates to develop material cost estimates.
Assist with quality assurance, legal, and manufacturing reviews.
Prepare requests for quotes for subcontracted items and develop scheduling information.
Develop complete estimates covering materials, labor hours, purchased goods, freight, services, engineering, project management, commercial, and other applicable costs.
Develop internal fabrication cost estimates or obtain fabrication estimates from sub-vendors.
Prepare preliminary contract scope lists and as-sold cost estimates for contract planning, monitoring, and execution.
Develop change-control estimates to reflect contract changes.
Maintain estimator spreadsheets and databases.
Attend cost review meetings.