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Mechanical Estimator

AIREKO Companies, Caguas, Caguas, us, 00725

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Overview SUMMARY OF THE POSITION:

Prepare cost estimates for construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service.

Responsibilities

Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future projects

Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues

Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates

Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates

Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops

Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors

Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures

Establish and maintain tendering process and conduct negotiations

Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors

Review material and labor requirements to decide whether it is more cost-effective to produce or purchase components

Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or to effect cost reduction

Prepare cost and expenditure statements and other necessary documentation at regular intervals for the duration of the project

Visit site and record information about access, drainage and topography, and availability of services such as water and electricity

Requirements

BS Engineering Mechanical preferred

1 to 3 years of experience in cost estimating (construction project environment preferred)

Good IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills

Experience in the use of spreadsheets, estimating pricing models and cost management tools

AIREKO is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected considerations made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

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