Senior Construction Estimator, Cost Control, Procurement

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Construction Estimator (ECCP).

The Senior Estimator is responsible for supporting the project team by participating in multiple aspects of the bid/estimating process, including but not limited to review of plans and specifications, soliciting and negotiating pricing with subcontractors and or suppliers, quantity take-off and pricing.

The role is highly collaborative and will work closely with internal teams, external suppliers, owners, architects, and engineers.

The Senior Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team player, as well as have strong communication and customer service skills.

What will you do:


* Prepare clear and concise Class 2 and Class 3 cost estimates by utilizing:
+ Internal Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing Engineering Scope
+ Internal and external scope developed for all building construction trades
+ Available site descriptions or survey depending upon estimate level
+ Subcontractor cost data obtained for a specific project's location
+ A defined estimating method with proprietary tools that, at its core, employs an engineered approach to cost development



* Be able to provide itemized cost and documented assumptions and risks for evaluating both internal estimates and eventual subcontractor bid


* Provide constructability guidance to project participants


* Provide procurement and tender support during development and construction


* Develop the following levels of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Building Construction estimates:
+ Rough Order of Magnitude/Preliminary/Request for Proposal Estimates: an opinion of potential cost of an Energy Conservation Measure or project with only minimal scope
+ Conceptual Estimate: an estimate based on limited scope used to consider Energy Conservation Measure economic / technical feasibility
+ Estimate Grade Design (EGD): A professional estimate that is based on enough engineered scope and will be used to book a project
+ Construction level: a "check" estimate based on a full set of plans and specifications that have been issued to contractors for bidding.



* Frequently required to perform on-site survey to assess constructability options, means and methods


* Obtain vendor and subcontractor budget quotes and verify proposed scopes


* If possible, determine phasing and constructability with the project team and submit estimates for review


* Interact with Operations, Engineering and Sales groups throughout estimating process


* Prioritize estimates to meet sales schedule through use of documentation as well as direct communication


* Participate in various project meetings with these groups throughout development, including hand-off and design review.

What will make you successful:


* Build relationships with subcontractors and or suppliers to obtain a competitive advantage.


* Attends industry ev...