Job Description
Job Description
Summary of Primary Functions:
The Estimator is responsible for analyzing blueprints, specifications, and project documentation to prepare accurate cost and labor estimates. This role supports the Estimating Manager and Project Managers by contributing to bid development, cost tracking, and proposal preparation. The Estimator plays a key role in ensuring project profitability, compliance, and client satisfaction.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review plans, drawings, and specifications to understand project scope.
- Solicit and evaluate bids from vendors and subcontractors.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates using estimation software and company standards.
- Assist in defining the scope and methods of work for proposals.
- Support the preparation and submission of competitive bid packages.
- Accurately price change orders and track project costs.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain bid schedule and respond to Invitations to Bid.
- Collaborate with engineering, field, and office personnel to gather necessary information.
- Support continuous improvement of estimating practices and project controls.
- Enable effective internal and external communication across departments.
- Participate in value engineering and risk assessment discussions.
Job Specifications or Qualifications:
Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in a STEM field is preferred but not required. A minimum of 3 years of experience in construction or machinery installation estimating is required.
Certifications: OSHA 30 Construction is preferred
Additional Experience:
- Experience in estimating mechanical and electrical engineering projects, especially production equipment installations.
- Strong understanding of mechanical trades and construction methods.
- Proficiency in MS Office and estimation software.
- Familiarity with OSHA standards and health & safety regulations.
- Strong financial skills, including cost analysis and budgeting.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
- Project Management training or certification is a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Construction cost estimating
- Blueprint and specification reading
- Knowledge of construction methods and materials
- Regulatory compliance awareness
- Cost analysis and budgeting
- Risk assessment
- Value engineering
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Problem-solving
Physical Demands:
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 must continually sit, use hands, talk, and hear; will also be required to stand, walk, drive, climb, stoop/kneel.
Work Environment: A combination of onsite and in-office.
Travel Required: 50% of work schedule
About Beck & Pollitzer, USA
Beck & Pollitzer is the world’s leading provider of engineering solutions, including factory relocation, machine installation, and heavy machinery moving services. We deliver an unparalleled range of engineering support services to both manufacturing and industrial sectors. With over 30 global locations, we can support any project, whether local or international.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This job description is not a contract of employment. Employment with Beck & Pollitzer, USA is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.