Estimator

UMC is proud to be built on a foundation of 100+ years of consistent business growth. We offer an environment of constant learning and developing through training, technology, creativity, and collaboration. Our teams are driven, informed, and empowered to act. We strive to treat people fairly and do the right thing both in our business and in our community.

UMC understands the importance of our hard-working people and is committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity, equality, and inclusion. We hire the best and the brightest from across the region to construct teams of experts in design, engineering, project management, and business services. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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Application Process:

UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Document verification and work eligibility requests may include resume, cover letters, references, and work authorization confirmation.

Online assessment requests may be used as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Benefits Summary:

UMC offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package that includes health/vision/dental insurance, 401(k) plan with match, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life & Disability Insurance, Company Paid STD/LTD, Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, Professional Development Assistance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program, and employee events.

Paid Time Off:

Eligible employees begin accruing PTO as of their date of hire and accrual rates are based on years of service. Base annual accrual starts at 120 hours/15 days for full time status. PTO is a combination of sick and vacation accruals. UMC follows the required WA State Sick Leave guidelines and employees are provided (1) for every 40 hours worked as part of the PTO package. UMC also offers (7) paid holidays, plus (1) Floating Holiday to be used within the calendar year.

Starting Salary Range: $87,000 - $120,000 a year; depending on experience

Location: Everett

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

Position Overview:

Bid and budget all Industrial Piping, Equipment, Structural, Civil works, HVAC/Air Systems and complex mechanical systems. Coordinate activities from receipt of plans to bid or proposal.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take in Plan/Drawings sets and file them accordingly.
2. Using the IG Tick Sheets, take off scopes of work for each trade for labor, materials and equipment.
3. Know and Understand Union Trade agreements that will be associated with each estimate
4. Know and understand IG Trade Rate sheets.
5. Participate in bid activities including specialty quotes, equipment pricing and subcontractors.
6. Generate Subcontractor and Vendor request for bid and call to confirm bid coverage.
7. Review specifications and drawings prior to take offs.
8. Prepare estimates from schematic to fully designed bid documents.
9. Prepare SD,DD, CD and IFC estimates for clients
10. Complete all estimating forms as required to prepare a complete estimate to a Recap
11. Review estimate and pertinent information with IG Director and VP of Operations (on estimates over 500K)
12. Aid in preparation for proposal letters with IG Business Development Manager
13. Update current pricing and labor in the estimating program on a regular basis.
14. Be able to help develop Pre-con budgets and scopes
15. Aid in developing project schedules for initial proposed scopes.
16. Develop trust and respect from subcontractors and vendors to ensure the best relations for the Industrial Groups.
17. Regular attendance and promptness are considered part of each employee's essential job functions.
18. Attend job walks if needed to fully understand the estimate scope.

Secondary Responsibilities:

1. Assist Industrial Group Director in developing estimates and ROM's for developing clients.
2. Assist other members of the IG in estimating larger change orders and ROM's for existing clients on a as needed basis.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Technical knowledge of mechanical systems, construction methods and how the construction industry operates.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.
• Detail oriented.
• Field experience or technical background.
• Basic knowledge of construction accounting.
• Experience with reading construction drawing and specifications.
• Detailed understanding of piping and or sheet metal systems estimating.
• Ability to layout plumbing, piping and or sheet metal systems and have a working understanding of the Uniform Plumbing Code.
• Willing to work effectively with other employees as a team member.
• Ability to use and interact with spreadsheets such as excel at a moderate level (input, data manipulation, basic programming).
• Ability to use and interact with word processors at a moderate level (cut & paste, templates, document creation).

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Manager appointed PE's and PC's for the duration of the estimates

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College degree or equivalent field experience.
• 5 years of estimating experience in Industrial/Mechanical
• Advanced skills in computer

Required Licensing and Other Certifications:

• Maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.