Estimator

Company Description

Beck & Pollitzer is the world's leading provider of industrial installation and machine relocation services. We deliver an unrivalled range of services to all clients, both locally and internationally.

We are passionate about our customers and the work we do for them. Therefore, we pride ourselves in consistently delivering excellence, no matter how complex the project.

We firmly believe that we achieve more when we work together, and recognise that people are the heart of the business.

At Beck & Pollitzer everything we do is based on our core values; colleagues working together, passion for our customers and the work we do for them and being consistent and persistent in all we do. We recruit people who demonstrate these values and are good at what they do.

When you join our team, you will become involved in supporting or delivering some of the biggest and most complex machinery installation and relocation projects in the world. Our people are experts in a diverse range of industries including automotive, aerospace, infrastructure, print, packaging, FMCG, metals and many more.

Position

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 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.

Contacts (Internal and External): Internal and External.

Work of Others: N/A.

Requirements

Job Specifications or Qualifications

Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree in a STEM field-related 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 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

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as detailed descriptions of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.