Estimator - Mechanical - xPL

Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for identified xPL solutions and products based on project construction drawings and specifications, working across structural, electrical, and mechanical disciplines, and may focus on a primary specialty. Develop and communicate bid packages and scope for vendors, suppliers, and Third-party integrators as appropriate. Coordinate with xPL Offsite stakeholders to incorporate schedule, manufacturing capacity/capabilities, logistics, delivery, and post-delivery support to confirm completeness of developed estimate. Essential Duties Key Responsibilities: Prepare detailed estimate including completing quantity take-offs, analysis, estimate input, and studies for items incorporated in identified xPL project scope(s) of work. Collaborate with xPL team and stakeholders to understand boundaries of proposed scope of work and identified xPL solutions and products. Apply Design For Manufacturing (DFMA) knowledge to understand project and product specific requirements for xPL manufacturing and facility capacity. Lead document management for project, including receiving drawings and specifications, provide proper file structure, and distribute information to appropriate stakeholders. Assist with defining set-up of estimate, estimate schedule, and responsibility matrix. Serve as liaison with and between vendors, suppliers, Third-party integrators, client, and xPL manufacturing facility. to document coordination with and between entities and facilitatie scope definitions and clarifications. Coordinate with xPL Manufacturing and Procurement teams to obtain best-in-market pricing for materials and commodities; seek “or equal” substitutions that enhance price competitiveness of xPL solutions and products. Analyze cost data, unit prices, and commodities, material costing to develop standard information for assessing xPL solution and/or product estimated costs. Develop xPL value analysis studies including evaluation of schedule, cost, and labor benefits of xPL solutions. Gain full comprehension of factors required for comprehensive xPL solutions scoping including contract documents, logistics, facility capacity, and schedule. Prepare scope requisitions for assigned materials, products, and/or Trades; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to identify and eliminate scope gaps and overlaps. Prepare comparison analysis to previous estimate(s) and/or stick-built alternatives. Obtain and evaluate vendor, supplier, and/or Third-party integrator proposals relative to their scopes of work and document and organize information for price leveling and/or comparison. Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts within vendors, suppliers, and Third-party integrator organizations to gain understanding of core competencies, capacities, and capabilities and to support estimating efforts and functions. Maintain pricing histories and materials/commodities cost databases. May supervise xPL team members as assigned. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned