<p>Discover your exciting role</p> <p>The Expert Estimator at Total Facility Solutions located in Durham, NC is responsible for following the construction estimating process, and adhering to standardized procedures, methods and processes for estimating established within TFS.</p> <p>Explore your tasks and responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Reviews construction project plans, specifications and coordinates with the team to confirm complete scope </li><li>Identifies risk issues on bid opportunities and their order of magnitude </li><li>Reviews constructability issues with operational staff </li><li>Solicits subcontractor and/or supplier information and pricing </li><li>Reviews subcontractor and vendor bid packages </li><li>Supports preparation of instructions to bidders, bid form and other bid solicitation information as required </li><li>Performs and/or manages the pricing effort for internal budgets </li><li>Prepares conceptual estimates based on minimal information </li><li>Reviews general conditions, schedule, scopes of work, hoisting plans, site logistics and other exhibits as prepared by Operations </li><li>Ensures the flow of bid project information is maintained and documented </li><li>Fills in minor and major scope/design gaps </li><li>Provides detailed breakouts for customers </li><li>Mentors and trains new estimators </li><li>Maintains and communicates data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs </li><li>Analyses alternate means and methods to determine the most economical alternative </li><li>Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, specialty contractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer's expectations </li><li>Participates in estimating turnover transfer of information on successful projects including the Project Kick-off Meeting </li><li>Assists in the preparation proposal letter </li><li>Investigates and recommends the best industry standard estimating technology </li><li>Other duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Show your expertise</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma or GED required </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field preferred </li><li>10+ years of experience in construction </li><li>Prior experience in Mechanical or Process Piping Estimating is required </li><li>Proficient in at least one commercially available estimating software system, EBM or Accubid </li></ul> <p>About Total Facility Solutions</p> <p>As a wholly owned subsidiary of Exyte Group, Total Facility Solutions (TFS) provides solutions that are designed to deliver mechanical, electrical, and process piping systems to all markets. As a specialty process piping and wet mechanical contractor, we provide facility construction services for leaders in advanced technology and biopharma. We are a privately held specialty contractor operating nationwide, with more than $200 million in annual revenue and 1,000 employees.</p> <p>Non-Solicitation</p> <p>We are not currently accepting third-party agency candidates for this position. Any agency candidate submitted to any employee of Exyte or TFS may be contacted by Exyte or TFS without obligation to the third-party agency.</p> <p>Employment Sponsorship</p> <p>Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.</p> <p>EEO Statement</p> <p>Exyte US, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p>