Job Description:

Who we are: Hodess Cleanrooms, The Full Lifecycle Partners. As North America's leader and only single-source provider of Cleanroom lifecycle expertise, we are proud to partner with some of the most successful companies in the most transformational areas in our economy today. We are dedicated to enabling the important work that they do and clear the way so they can focus on discovery, innovation, invention, and manufacturing. Hodess Cleanrooms provides you expertise and partnership in every stage of your critical environment - development, management, and evolution. You get expert services in design, engineering, construction, protocol strategies, certification, testing, ongoing maintenance, and facilities retrofit all from one partner. One that you can depend on for you to be successful. With over three decades of experience and over 600 critical environments supported across the America's, we provide our clients with pragmatic, precision-engineered, custom solutions that work and keep on working - within your operating parameters, budget and schedule. Hodess has deep experience in all ISO classesspecification and provides support for some of the most innovative market sectors, from Semi-Conductors to Batteries; Automotive to Defense; Biologics to Pharmaceuticals. We are with you, all the way. Job SummaryReporting to the Chief Estimator, the Estimator will be responsible for reviewing bid documents and requesting pricing for the purpose of preparing detailed cleanroom construction estimates and bid proposals. This position is responsible for the preparation of budgets, bids, and rates. This position will interpret drawings, blueprints, and specifications, solicit contractors, perform take offs, write project scopes of work, and then communicate the project needs to the Project Team and technicians ensuring their understanding and the completeness of the scopes of work. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIESRequest, review and evaluate bid packagesAttend pre-bid meetings or walk-throughs as necessaryAnalyze drawings and other construction documents to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimatesSolicit and review pricing from vendors and subcontractorsAbility to provide value-engineering options as necessaryCompile estimates and detailed bid proposalsFollow-up timely on bids submittedAttend scope reviews meetings to discuss scope of work with general contractors and have ability to sellKnowledge of Hodess construction capabilities and project experienceUpon receipt of a contract, review scope of work and schedule. Coordinate with Project Manager, Project Coordinator and Contract AdministratorParticipate in kick-off meeting to transition job to Project Coordinator and Project ManagerAssist with vendor negotiationsBuild strong positive relationships with customers, vendors, and company personnelResearch questions as they ariseKeep up with product and vendor discount knowledgeHelp to maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractorsIncrease bid win percentage, bid revenue, and gross profit on jobs year after yearBuild relationships with General Contractors, Consultants, and Architects in order to build a book of businessRFIRFP processAddendumsOther duties as assignedMINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline1-2 years Project Management or Estimating role in the construction industryMust complete CFSP Test within first 3 years of employmentOSHA 30Ability to work with MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. and construction management software.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:Proactive, self-starter.Strong understanding of construction operations and strategy and ability to make a practical application to realistic schedules.Strong knowledge of construction practices, activities and principles.Ability to organize multiple tasks concurrently.Ability to communicate effectively; both orally and in writing.