Babcock & Wilcox

Estimator

Babcock & Wilcox • $100K — $120K *
Napa, CA 94558In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • 8+ years in Estimating or related construction fields
  • Deep understanding of industrial construction projects
  • Proficiency in construction estimating and proposals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interpret and analyze drawings
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
  • Working knowledge of power plant and mechanical equipment

Responsibilities

  • Develop accurate estimates for large, complex construction projects with minimal supervision
  • Evaluate and prepare estimates for contract change orders
  • Conduct thorough quantity takeoffs for various construction components
  • Maintain and update estimating data for BWCC projects
  • Ensure accuracy in scope and data for estimates and proposals
  • Analyze project needs and collaborate with Operations for labor requirements
  • Mentor and train junior estimators on best practices

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Participation in impactful and complex construction projects
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with experienced professionals in the field
Full Job Description
The Estimator is an advanced role responsible for developing estimates and estimating data for more complex BWCC construction projects. This individual utilizes extensive knowledge of large industrial construction projects to provide timely and accurate estimates of construction costs. This person is very familiar with power plant equipment and mechanical estimating and may assist in the training and development of less experienced Estimators.
  • Capable of completing estimates for large and complex construction projects with minimal oversite or supervision.
  • Estimates contract change orders as they arise prior to mobilization and as required during the project. Completes final as-sold cost estimate.
  • Reviews RFQ drawings in detail and performs accurate quantity takeoffs of boiler components, ductwork, piping and structural steel.
  • Updates and supports the maintenance of estimating data to be utilized in BWCC construction estimates.
  • Review estimates for scope and data application accuracy. May prepare special estimates.
  • Read specifications to ensure costs are adequately covered. Suggests clarifications and reviews final proposal clarifications.
  • Capable of analyzing projects and suggesting the appropriate supervision and indirect labor required. Works with Operations to finalize these allowances.
  • Instruct estimating personnel in the proper use of the estimating data. Conduct evaluations to review and validate estimating data.
  • Prepare estimating procedures for products not covered by estimating data or special estimates for these products.
  • Prepare material and subcontract RFQ packages and reviews and analyzes subcontract and material quotes. Works with Operations and Proposal Management to finalize allowances to be included in the final estimate.
  • May prepare various statistical reports that analyze manhour returns, suggests updates to the estimating book rates if required.
  • Train, direct, guide, and serve as a mentor for less experienced estimators.
  • Assist in the preparation and updating of computer estimating programs.
  • Utilize extensive knowledge of estimating and BWCC construction projects to produce timely and quality results that support organizational goals
  • Perform trend analysis, reviews cost data and estimate information. Determine and estimates project cash flow.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor's of Science
  • 8+ years' experience in Estimating, or equivalent experience in Industrial or Commercial construction, Technical Design, Engineering, Purchasing and/or related functions.
  • Extensive knowledge of industrial construction projects
  • Knowledge of construction estimating and proposals
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to read drawings
  • Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
  • A working knowledge of power plant and mechanical equipment.

About Babcock & Wilcox

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises Inc. (B&W) is a global leader in energy and environmental technologies and services for the power and industrial markets. B&W provides steam generation and emissions control equipment, aftermarket parts and services, and replacement parts and services for existing power plants. The company also supplies advanced technologies for waste-to-energy and biomass energy. B&W was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Akron, Ohio.
Learn more about Babcock & Wilcox
Size
1,800 employees
Market Cap
$448.3 million
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$10.3 million
5 Year Trend
-12.6%
Revenue
$566.3 million
NASDAQ
BW
* Ladders Estimates

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