PPM Project Estimator 1.2
About The Position
MOR PPM, Inc. seeks a Project Estimator in Society Hill, South Carolina. The role estimates project costs for industrial construction work by analyzing project documentation, performing take-offs, and coordinating with clients, vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams. The estimator prepares estimates, scope letters, and proposals; supports project planning and turnover; and assists project managers with take-offs and pricing changes. The role requires an estimated 50% travel and compliance with customer and job-site requirements, company policies, procedures, and safety programs.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of related experience in the construction industry.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to meet customer and job-site requirements, including moving in and around confined spaces and uneven areas, maintaining full range of motion, climbing and balancing on ladders, and hearing and responding to voice commands, alerts, alarms, and other job-related noises.
- Visual acuity, depth perception, and color discrimination appropriate for working at heights and on uneven surfaces.
- Safety/steel-toe shoes are required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in engineering or a construction-related field are desirable.
- Familiarity with Accubid and other electrical, technical, or construction programs.
- Familiarity with project management/document control software.
- Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.
Responsibilities
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects.
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, and construction foremen to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- Prepare estimates for management planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to estimate time, cost, materials, and labor.
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors about changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- Review contract and bid documents, understand project scope, and support project turnover.
- Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid meetings, and scope clarification meetings.
- Perform quantitative take-offs and enter data into computer systems.
- Prepare scope letters and proposals.
- Maintain relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Prepare design/build, conceptual, and budget estimates.
- Coordinate junior and staff-level resources performing take-offs, issuing bills of material to vendors, and obtaining subcontractor quotes.
- Coordinate with the Engineering Department.
- Ensure documents are centrally saved in the company drive within confidential estimating folders.
- Assist project managers with take-offs and pricing changes in work.
- Escalate critical or sensitive issues to the Vice President of Preconstruction with recommendations for resolution.
- Comply with company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs.
- Perform additional assignments as required by company needs or as directed by executives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
