Estimator

Allied Engineering and Design
Newark, DE

  • Produce comprehensive cost estimates for mechanical and electrical projects typically ranging $10K–$2M (utility upgrades, piping, HVAC, chilled water, process utilities, gas systems, power distribution, lighting, controls, and minor structural work).
  • Review project scope, drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and site constraints to develop accurate takeoffs, material lists, labor hours, equipment, and subcontractor scopes.
  • Develop unit-rate and assembly-based estimates; apply labor productivity factors specific to cleanroom and controlled-environment work.
  • Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor/subcontractor bids and pricing; maintain and qualify a vendor pricing database.
  • Prepare bill of materials (BOM), subcontractor scopes of work, pricing summaries, and detailed cost worksheets for proposals and budget approvals.
  • Identify and quantify project risks, contingencies, escalation, and schedule impacts; document assumptions clearly.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, EH&S, operations, and project management to validate designs, clarify scope, and resolve discrepancies.
  • Support value engineering and cost-reduction workshops; propose alternate materials, routing, or methods to meet budget and schedule goals while preserving contamination control.
  • Maintain estimating standards, templates, unit costs, labor rates, and historical project databases; input estimate data into ERP/estimating software.
  • Provide timely estimating support during pre-bid, procurement, and change-order activities; assist in bid reviews and post-bid reconciliations.
  • Ensure estimates account for cleanroom gowning productivity, limited access work restrictions, permitting, EHS requirements, and tool/process uptime protection.
  • Assist in preparing project budgets, capital requests, and cost forecasts for leadership.
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