Estimating Manager

We are a full-service mechanical HVAC plumbing and specialty piping contractor that offers design and construction services for a variety of markets. Our customers include commercial medical and technology as well as municipalities and government agencies.

The Porter Co. Inc is currently looking for an Estimator Manager that responsible for
overseeing and managing mechanical construction projects from inception to completion.
This position requires experience leading multi-million-dollar mechanical construction
projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time within budget and meet quality
and safety standards. The Project Manager will collaborate with clients engineers
subcontractors and internal teams to drive project success.

The Estimator is responsible for estimating and providing management with detailed
pricing for development of bid quotations and bid packages. He or she should have
relevant experience in preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing construction
projects or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or
service. He or she may specialize according to particular service performed or type of
product manufactured.

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

Assist in assembling estimates utilizing estimator takeoff data vendor cost
subcontractor cost and special project considerations
Develop competency in specialized estimating software to understand how data
flows through the system and how to review and validate the estimators work
Provide assistance and a second set of eyes to estimators by reviewing
construction documents performing quantity take-offs of equipment fixtures
drains
Work with estimators vendors and specialized estimating software to support the
effort of maintaining an accurate pricing database for budgets and bids
Manage vendor and subcontractor quotes including invitations to bid coordination
during the bidding process and leveling scope
Assist in preparing proposal packages for bids and budgets
Help maintain preconstruction procedure manual and coach estimators on
procedures to ensure consistency
Support project management in estimating change orders
Confidently speak to the details of pricing exercises in scope reviews and interviews
with clients
Develop working relationships with vendors and subcontractors
Develop an understanding of the systems and standards that make up the
mechanical and plumbing scope of work on large commercial and industrial
projects
Attend pre-bid job walks and tour jobsites during construction to develop a basic
knowledge of the full project life cycle
Participate in project kickoff meetings help set goals and expectations for
estimators on each project and hold estimators accountable for progress and
deadlines
Track historical data from budgets bids and completed projects to fine-tune the
accuracy of future budgeting exercises

To perform this job successfully the individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Commercial/Industrial experience in mechanical/HVAC & plumbing sectors of the
construction industry
Experience reading and interpreting construction documents
Engineering or similar technical degree preferred but not required
Project management experience preferred but not required
Engineering and design experience preferred but not required
Bachelors degree or a minimum of ten years of trade experience
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must demonstrate proficiency inMicrosoft Office applications ( Word and
Excel)
Familiarity with Accubid andother electrical technical or construction programs.
Familiarity with project management/document control software.
Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES
The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated
capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.
Must demonstrate integrity honesty professionalism and commitment to company values.
Must be self-motivatedand able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Must have excellent organizational communication strategic technical analytical
problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
Must havehigh standards of quality with attention to detail.
Mustpossess ability to manage and supervise personnel.
Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees
management suppliers and customers.

Language Skills
Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English cooperate and
collaborate with multiple levels of customer employees unions government agencies
vendors and suppliers and other contractor organizations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit see talk and
listen. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools
or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk reach with hands and arms climb or
balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move
up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision
distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job the employee may be required to commute to field
locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate
around job site locations.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a
computer and also travel to field locations as needed.
While visiting field locations the employee may be required to work outdoors be exposed
to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high precarious
places; dust fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather
conditions extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and
vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute
to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer veterans/Disabled

Please review our Affirmative Action Policy.

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