Job Description

Job Overview -

As an Estimator at GrayWolf, you will produce accurate, detail-oriented estimates on small and large complex projects. This will be accomplished through collaborative efforts with various GrayWolf constructor disciplines such as: piping, boilermaker, steel erection, millwright. Our Estimators provide the business with estimates that can be accurately interpreted and executed by our Pre-Construction team.

Core Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze blueprints, project specifications, and other documentation presented by the client, to accurately prepare and estimate projects.
• Prepare detail oriented and accurate estimates on new projects and estimate prices for any change orders on existing contracts, meeting assigned deadlines.
• Prepare material take-offs, estimate all necessary labor, or field erection, estimate materials, equipment cost, subcontractors, etc. to prepare a thorough bid estimate.
• Collaborate with project team members on building to specifications.
• Appraise and communicate to management team of any potential risks and/or costs not fully captured in the estimate that may impact costs of the project.
• Read and interpret job bid instructions, blueprints, detailed specifications, prepare a “take off” of materials included in the job, estimate all necessary labor, materials, buyout items, equipment costs (including crane costs) to prepare a thorough price estimate.
• Be comfortable to discuss alternative recommendations on projects in which management requires alternative estimates to meet client needs.
• Work directly with Sales and Pre-construction Teams to understand size and scope of projects along with timelines and applicable project deadlines.
• Adhere to and follow the GrayWolf estimating guidelines and procedures.
• Type up all estimates in our in-house computer program, enter take-offs, drawing numbers etc.
• Interact with other key team members professionally.

 Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred but not required. Prior construction estimating or supervisory experience required.

 Work Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience estimating industrial construction projects. 
• Proven experience as a construction manager or estimator. 
• Must have proven experience providing companies with accurate information that aids operations in achieving corporate goals. #LI-KF1