Estimator

The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.

Qualifications and Detail about the Position

Summary:

Broad Function

The Estimator is responsible for analyzing drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates for products, projects, or services on behalf of the organization.

Essential Functions

• Promote, demonstrate and instill Brock's Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the business.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized lists.
• Compute cost factors and prepares estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.
• Source and bid materials and equipment to ensure Brock receives competitive pricing.
• Utilize industry experience and current data from Project Controls to develop accurate productivity factors.
• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interface with Operations and other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Familiar with regional impacts on material and labor costs arising from tight labor markets, local tax and insurance rates, prevailing wages and per diem, freight costs.
• Attend job walks and pre-bid meetings as required.
• Identify RFIs and potential changes of scope based upon RFQ data provided by customers.
• Identify possibility for alternative specifications and installation processes and deliver as value added propositions where applicable.
• Update Bid Log as required.
• Support a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Coordinate with Project Controls and Operations to analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• 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

Working Conditions

• Working conditions include outdoor and indoor field, yard and shop locations
• Working indoors in an office environment
• Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment is necessary
• Travel as required

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work within a highly service-oriented team culture
• Strong understanding of operational impacts on profitability
• High degree of technical ability such as: read/interpret engineering plans/drawings/scopes of work, product knowledge, etc.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word, and Access
• Proficient in estimating and scheduling programs such as MIKE, 3E, P6, etc.
• Ability to work with all levels of the Company
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently

Education & Experience

• College degree in Construction Management or Enginnering (preferred), or 2+ years practical industry experience, or Bachelor of Science degree
• Knowledge of how to build an estimate from a scope of work and associated drawings
• Craft knowledge in scaffolding, insulation, and painting (preferred)
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction
• Advanced craft certifications preferred

Location of Job: US:NJ:Cherry Hill

Work Type: Full Time

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.