Description
The Mechanical Estimator with minimum of 5 years estimation will take responsibility for end-to-end mechanical quantity take off and cost estimating and coordinate with the rest of the estimation team. This position will support the detailed production, evaluation, and verification of estimates for projects of varying size and scale. The person in this position must exhibit decisiveness in recognizing key factors and provide input to make timely and accurate estimates.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct the quantity take-off (e.g. plumbing piping, fixtures, ductwork, sheet metal, HVAC equipment, etc.) for projects with the Estimating department highlighting important details, including phasing, individual pricing quantities, etc.
- Must be able to perform conceptual estimates based on limited drawings and specifications.
- Contact/ solicit subcontractors and suppliers requesting quotes to successfully bid a project.
- Utilize estimating software system to comprise an accurate budget or bid; Confer with field operations on project requirements, productions, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages, subcontractor experience, etc., when possible..
- Prepare accurate bidding documents with complete scopes of work, including write-up of RFQ (Request for quotation)
- Produce professional proposal level estimates ensuring scope of work, pricing, with clarifications and exclusions.
- Work with other design and engineering departments ensuring bid package is submitted in accordance with company bidding process.
- Occasionally perform a site visit.
- Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong communication skills with Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, and Construction Managers.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficiency in estimating, project scheduling and take off software solutions; knowledge of ProEst a plus.
- Computer literate, proficiency in MS Office Suite of software, knowledge of MS Project and Sharepoint.
- Proven track record of design, build, bid estimating success.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and plumbing systems.
- Ability to perform digital or conventional “take-offs”.
- Strong, energetic work ethic to efficiently execute all duties and responsibilities.
- Must be proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and specifications accurately.
- Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
- Expertise in construction methods and materials, as it relates to both new construction and tenant improvements/fit outs.
- Understanding of trade responsibilities within the overall construction contract.
- Knowledge of Division 2 through 16 CSI master formats. Thorough knowledge of construction costs as it relates to the CSI MasterFormat with the ability to breakout lump sum pricing into detailed scopes of work with definite quantities and units of measure.
Work Experience Requirements
- Experience estimating manufacturing facilities is required.
- Minimum 5 years estimating experience within an commercial / industrial construction company.
- Knowledge of construction practices and procedures for manufacturing plant construction
- Must have a record successful project completion history.
- Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
- Manufacturing project experience a plus.
- Design-build experience a plus.
- Must be a team player
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- ProEst estimating software, Trimble, Sage, or other estimating programs, Revit, BIM experience a plus.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or another technical field or extensive experience in trades and certification(s)
- Those with additional certifications will be strongly considered.
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