Project Engineer, Energy Estimating

Moss & Associates (Construction)•Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer will support estimating operations by performing document reviews, quantity takeoffs, and coordination with vendors and internal teams. As a Project Engineer, you will develop technical competency in estimating processes and contribute to bid development that supports competitive positioning and project success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM and/or 1+ years in estimating or project management roles (internships included).
Basic understanding of estimating processes, construction drawings, safety, and quality standards.
Understands assigned tasks, how they support estimate development, and when to escalate issues.
Basic understanding of scope budgets and vendor/sub pricing inputs.
Knowledge of standard Estimating tools, such as Bluebeam Revu, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, and Microsoft Excel.
Drafts clear RFIs, meeting notes, and summaries.
Ability to perform accurate takeoffs and data entry in estimating tools.
Must be able to identify data gaps and escalate potential risks quickly.
Builds working relationships with vendors, subs, and internal peers.
Completes deliverables accurately and with attention to detail; seeks clarification when needed.
Demonstrates a learning mindset; seeks feedback and incorporates guidance.
Adjusts to schedule changes, addenda, or evolving project requirements.
Open to coaching; adopts learning from Leads and Managers.
Troubleshoots document or data inconsistencies with support and escalates appropriately.

Responsibilities

Ensure safety considerations are built into project estimates, logistics, and site visits.
Perform document reviews to understand plans, specifications, and the scope of work.
Draft RFIs; ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with supervisors.
Maintain organization of project documents.
Capture meeting minutes, action items, and distribute within 24 hours of meetings.
Compile estimates, summaries, qualifications, and assumptions in line with templates and standards.
Collaborate with leads on creating preliminary schedules for project proposals.
Leverage historical databases to perform price analyses and comparisons.
Collaborate with leads on identifying pricing trends, cost variances, and validating estimate assumptions.
Assemble addenda, project summaries, storyboards, and backup information for bid deliverables.
Perform accurate, detailed quantity takeoffs and verify consistency with drawings and bid strategy.
Support memo and basis of bid preparation by collecting and organizing relevant inputs.
Ensure the established bid and bid review process is followed.
Prepare and distribute pre-reads 24 hours before meetings.
Send pricing requests to vendors and subcontractors promptly after kickoff.
Assign and track due dates for vendor/sub responses; escalate delays as needed.
Support pricing review (leveling, checklist compliance, identifying gaps).
Collect and analyze vendor/sub data to support accurate scope coverage and reduce risk.
Collaborate with Leads and Managers to align bid philosophy and strategy.
Engage with vendors/subs professionally, maintaining accurate contact data and NDAs.
Participate actively in kickoff meetings, site visits, weekly check-ins, and review sessions.
Support effective team communication by issuing recaps, logs, and status updates.
Perform other duties as assigned.