MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR

The Estimator accurately interprets contract documents and provides quality estimates for each project. Effectively use technology, experience, and developed skills to assist in the acquisition of highly desirable work that ensures growth in the company's backlog and profit margin. Will receive cross-training in sheet metal estimation and electrical estimation.

• Assists Chief Estimator in the performance of risk/benefit analysis that includes identification of risks and opportunities.
• Provides input to Chief Estimator regarding possible sources of work and best available bidding opportunities.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications of proposed work to understand scope of work and contractual obligations.
• Advises and assists Chief Estimator on systems improvements/upgrades that will ensure competitive bids based on meaningful, accurate data.
• Assists in database maintenance.
• Cultivates relationships with competent contractors and vendors to ensure preferred pricing.
• Conducts occasional pre-bid site visits to document by photographs, video, or other means, unusual site conditions.
• Makes basic quantity takeoffs and presents data.

• Communicates with company field personnel regarding cost and production history.
• Researches and develops new methods for improving how we put together cost estimates.
• Maximizes profit opportunities.
• Assures that the pricing of external resources is accurate and based on current availability.
• Clearly and decisively makes decisions in a timely manner.

• Higher Education Degree NOT required.
• Completion of the 12th grade (or equivalent)
• Some Construction experience is preferred.
• Prior experience with an electrical/mechanical contractor is a plus, but not a requirement
• Some knowledge of electrical construction markets and estimating procedures is preferred.
• Effective communication skills
• Computer literacy with flexibility for continuous computer education.
• Good customer service skills
• The G.J. Hopkins team is looking for someone interested in the industry with an eagerness to learn and willing to be trained as an Estimator, should one not have the estimation background.

Travel is rare, with occasional visits to and from job site locations.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

This is a full-time position which typically requires 40 hours per week.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.