**Description** The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for preparation of all levels of estimates and proposals from start to finish relating to various disciplines that are required to support field and pre\-fabrication construction projects\. This position will prepare and present lump sum bids, proposals, unit costs and quantities for various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients\. + Consult with clients, procurement, subcontractors, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues\. + Interface with Procurement and Operations to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates\. + Analyze historical data and provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs\. + Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts\. + Assist with analyzing completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies\. + Responsible for compliance with estimating methodology ensuring quality estimates are produced\. + Review DOR completion, assignments, estimating quantities, and scope of project\. + Review small and disadvantaged business solicitations and evaluations\. + Review subcontractor solicitations, quotes, RFP compliance, clarifications, exceptions, and evaluations\. + Review documents for gaps and overlaps in scope of work\. + Assemble material and labor costs for clients and proposals for construction projects\. + Conduct solicitation and pre\-qualification tasks for small and disadvantaged businesses and subcontractors\. + Analyze and insert specialty and standard equipment and material pricing into the estimate\. + Prepare and deliver bid packages to subcontractors\. + Present estimating information and attend pre bid meetings\. + Conduct subcontractor labor and market studies and make recommendations based on those results\. + Develop project summary schedules\. + Evaluate and condition subcontractor and supplier quotes\. Develop and present estimating strategy and plan\. + Provide preliminary pricing for indirect and general conditions\. + Evaluate fee, contingency, and escalation and make recommendations\. + Review plans and specifications for risk issues and propose a mitigation strategy\. + Review commercial terms and conditions with legal counsel for cost and risk items and present concerns to lead estimator\. + Responsible for the accuracy and validity of estimate clarifications and assumptions\. + Analyze and price value engineering for submission\. + Performs other duties as assigned + Complies with all policies and standards **Qualifications** + Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field and 3 years of direct project estimating experience + Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement\. + Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite\. + Software experience such as Quotesoft, Accubid, Oracle, and PowerBI desired\. + Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, various construction disciplines, cost control systems required\. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills\. + Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail\. + Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi\-task in a fast\-paced environment\. + Ability to work independently or in groups, think creatively and analytically, and make quick and sound decisions\. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans **Job** Estimating **Primary Location** US\-WI\-Appleton **Other Locations** US\-MO\-Saint Louis, US\-MO\-Kansas City, US\-SC\-Greenville **Schedule:** Full\-time **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Req ID:** 242655 \#LI\-KJ \#ACO N/A