Estimator

MMI is an industrial contractor and steel fabrication company based in Mesa, Arizona.  MMI has been in business since 1974 and continues to grow each year.  We are very proud of the more than 180 loyal members of our team and are looking for individuals to contribute at a very high level. 

MMI is looking to hire an Estimator that has a bachelor’s degree in construction management, or equivalent related work experience.  Required to have a minimum of 3 years of related estimating experience, and relevant steel industry experience is preferred.  

The Estimator will collect and analyze information to estimate costs of fabrication and construction services for all MMI Industrial and Steel divisions including, structural steel install/erection, steel fabrication, industrial and semiconductor services, hoist/cranes.

Pay Range:   DOE

We also offer the following benefits:

• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Life
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Gain Profit Sharing Program
• Employee Referral Program

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Estimates the cost of new and proposed services in the assigned projects and develops final pricing in a variety of formats such as lump sum, T&M, and unit pricing.
• Complete all bid package requests and requirements.
• Perform job walks and site visits to fully assess job requirements.  
• Analyzes changes to services provided and price change orders.
• Start, organize, and maintain bid file and job file.
• Provides detailed reports that will include breakdowns of project costs and forecasts of remaining costs.
• Documents data and statistical procedures used in conducting cost analysis.
• Prepares job budget and job details for handoff to project management team.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor and equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract bids, quotations, schematic drawings and specifications.
• Advise on tendering procedures, examine and analyze tenders, recommend tender awards and conduct negotiations.
• Establish and maintain tendering processes.
• Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures.
• Prepare cost and expenditure statements and forecasts at regular intervals for the duration of a project
• Prepare and maintain a directory of suppliers, contractors and subcontractors
• Liaise, consult and communicate with engineers, architects, owners, contractors and subcontractors, and prepare economic feasibility studies on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Manage and co-ordinate construction projects, and prepare construction progress schedules.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Construction drawing reading and comprehension.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of cost accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient with takeoff software (Tekla Powerfab, Bluebeam).
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Why should you apply? 

MMI has a strong reason for existing.  

Our Purpose is “To improve the lives of MMI Employees, Customers, & Vendors.”

We live our Core Values every day.

• Happy – Choose to be happy and treat others with respect.
• Hungry – Seek learning and create opportunities.  Adapt to change.
• Hardworking – Be ambitious and obsessed with quality.
• Honorable – Demonstrate humility and integrity and put the team first.

If you appreciate our purpose and embrace our core values stated above, we invite you to apply.