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Mechanical Estimator

Employer:	Parsons Corporation
Job Location:	Annapolis Junction , MD
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Industry Type:	Design Build Firms- EPC
Job Description:	Project: Parsons is supporting the Maryland Procurement Office for an ID/IQ-based IV&V program to provide: reviews of third party A/E work, conduct self-performed studies and analysis, testing & measuring, specialized engineering services, planning and design reviews, commissioning services and construction oversight on worldwide delivery orders. The position is based in the planned program management office in Annapolis Junction, MD (adjacent to Ft. Meade). POSITION OVERVIEW: Completes a wide variety of difficult estimating activities on an assigned project. The Estimator at this level independently completes complicated assignments independently, and regularly exercises his/her familiarity of company and project practices and procedures. He/she is viewed as a fully qualified professional with solid experience and technical expertise. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares material takeoffs on complex projects, drawings, and plans. Reviews takeoffs provided by the Engineering Department and checks for mathematical and technical accuracy. Prepares detailed breakdown of components and elements of estimates for systems and subsystems. Reviews contractual documents and contract modifications to determine scope of work and scope changes. Prepares and summarizes task and subtask estimates, including rate and unit cost determination and performing mathematical calculations by applying standard factors. Assigns material costs and staffing costs to the takeoffs. Obtains telephone quotes for materials and services. Accumulates, evaluates, and documents historical cost data and construction procedures and methods in order to maintain current estimating standards and databases. Provides training and guidance to assigned personnel in the preparation, revision, and production of cost estimates. Reviews work of subordinate personnel for quality, clarity, and application. Participates in client presentations as required. Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate. Qualifications PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) and 5-10 years of related work experience involving typical estimating activities. SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Ability to perform difficult estimating activities typical to the engineering and construction industry is required. In addition, excellent communications skills, familiarity with company and project procedures and practices, and a familiarity with typical project controls software such as DMCS (Document and Materials Control System) are required. Must have a clear understanding of, and ability to work with, engineering drawings and specifications. Parsons offers an ethical, challenging, diverse, rewarding and fun work experience where enthusiastic, responsible people use their energy, talent and dedication to make a difference in the world. Candidates are encouraged to apply at http://www.parsonsjobs.com/. We provide career growth and development, a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; tuition reimbursement program; credit union membership; Employee Stock Ownership Plan and a 401(k) plan. Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. M/W/D/V. Parsons, an engineering and construction firm with revenues exceeding $3.4 billion in 2008, is 100% owned by the Employee Stock Ownership Trust. We surmount the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate varied facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied our clients' needs for more than 60 years. With nearly 12,000 employees located worldwide, we team with an increasingly diverse group of global customers and stakeholders while maintaining our uncompromising principles of safety, quality, integrity, diversity, innovation and sustainability.
Company Description:	Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as commercial, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security. Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide. Parsons is one of the world's largest consulting organizations specializing in planning, engineering and construction of infrastructure and systems for transportation, water, telecommunications, environmental, manufacturing-energy-chemicals facilities and government facilities. Parsons Transportation markets include: road-highway, bridges, tunnels, transit, freight railroad, ports-harbors, intermodal goods movement and aviation; providing planning, engineering design, construction management, program management and systems development-integration-implementation. Founded in 1944, Parsons is one of the largest 100% employee-owned engineering and construction companies in the United States, with revenues exceeding $3 billion in 2005. We surmount the toughest logistical challenges and deliver landmark design-build projects across the globe. Parsons provides facility and infrastructure solutions through superior program management and technology-based approaches. Our ability to plan, design, construct, and operate diverse facilities and infrastructure systems has satisfied both government and industrial clients' needs for over 60 years. Our 10,000 employee-owners, located worldwide, team with customers and stakeholders while providing dependable services. We measure our success one project at a time by exceeding expectations and satisfying our customers.