Hybrid Estimator at Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

Titan Electric Inc. is seeking an Estimator (full-time, permanent) in Albuquerque, NM. This is an in-office role that may require occasional travel to various project sites.

The Estimator will be responsible for creating competitive cost estimates based on a detailed review of scope documentation. Additionally, the Estimator will support the Senior Estimator to maintain current and accurate pricing for materials and supplies that make up each estimate. The successful candidate will have a strong background in construction management and skilled in cost estimates, cost control, and negotiations with subcontractors and vendors.

Titan Electric Inc. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Enrolment in 401k plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• Maintain high quality, detailed estimate preparations for submission of the bid / project pricing
• Maintain quality of information in estimating database
• Review and compare subcontractor/suppliers quotes as compared to others
• Analyzing client Request for Proposal (RFP) documents to determine contractual and technical requirements
• Review bid documentation / drawings to determine project scope requirements and to confirm technical requirements for estimate preparation
• Perform material take from engineered drawings for procurement purposes as needed
• Support Senior Estimator with cost estimate preparation, subcontractor management, and supplier/vendor management
• Monitor and track costing of ongoing projects including comparison of labour and equipment rates within estimate database
• Estimate market value of products and services
• ability to manage Liaise and consult with engineers and subcontractors to prepare adjustments to cost estimates
• Continuing review and improvement of Forbes Bros Ltd. (FBL) estimating processes (i.e., streamline actual cost data evaluation and cost estimate database standardization)
• Meet estimating goals set for the year
• Prepare estimates of costs of materials, labour, and equipment for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings, and specifications
• Support Senior Estimator with preparation of detailed cost estimates
• Manage subcontractor process to ensure that quotes are levelled properly
• Additional related duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and/or Construction Management, is required
• Two (2) plus years' related experience in construction industry cost estimating, is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Visio, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat
• Proven multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast paced environment
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills, attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal communications and negotiation skills
• Highly effective at building and managing client/vendors relationships
• Able and willing to accommodate to project and or site schedules as required
• Able and willing to travel to various project sites as required
• Able and willing to present a valid Drivers License and an acceptable MVR

Titan Electric Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.