Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator
Responsible for supporting the Estimating and Engineering Department in constructability reviews, cost estimating and scheduling. Most of the efforts will require interacting with proposal teams on cost estimating for major design and construction projects in various industries including commercial, industrial, life sciences, medical and mission critical. This position requires travel to project jobsite locations which are often regulated by security protocols. To be allowed entry to the jobsites at these facilities, the Owner must authorize employee access. To authorize access, the Owner will check for a clear background screening and ensure possession of a valid, current driver’s license. Due to this, anyone in this position must have a clean background check and a valid, current driver’s license. Reports to the Chief Estimator or Department Estimator.

Mechanical Estimator is responsible for the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS:
• Assist proposal team on major projects in all programs and for all companies
• Work with Project Management and Design teams during buyout process
• Attend project Charrette and design progress reconciliation conferences with the Project Management team on projects over $5MM or as determined by the Chief or Department Estimator
• Develop estimates, budgets, quantity surveys and proposals accurately and competitively
• Cultivate subcontractor and supplier relationships including seeking new relationships, answering inquiries and reviewing scopes of work
• Assist in creating project schedules for bids and in pre-construction efforts, offering assistance for technical plans, budget, risk assessments and other work as needed
• Attend pre bid conferences, site visits, manage bid day process and proposal submission details
• Build, maintain and improve relationships with facility managers and construction owners
• Review and understand plans and specifications
• Review estimate and proposed schedule with Project Managers and the Project Executive for final decision of an agreed upon schedule
SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction or related engineering field, Journeyman or Master in Plumbing or HVAC OR 7 years of Mechanical estimating experience with a Mechanical Contractor
• Field experience related to Mechanical installation projects is highly preferred
• Exhibits leadership skills while working as an Estimator
• Conceptual estimating experience with a Mechanical Contractor, 3 years minimum experience
• Design Build estimating experience with a Mechanical Contractor, 3 years minimum experience
• Above average skills with digital take-off and estimating software
• Complete, accurate and competitive proposal by always having a global understanding of the project prior to beginning the estimate
• Above average proficiency with Microsoft Suite products and scheduling software
• Exhibits high level ability to interpret plans and specifications
• Maintain ethics in bidding and in disseminating post bid information
• Understanding of direct and indirect costs to projects and exhibits a high level of understanding of project scopes and pricing
• Scheduling preparation of proposals through proper capacity management, reducing last minute crisis management
• Familiar with construction scheduling
• Familiar with LEED requirements
• Willing to travel for site visits and bid deliveries as needed
• Ability to communicate effectively externally and internally
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and a professional attitude towards colleagues.
• Proficient in prioritization skills
• Proven initiative, positive attitude, team-oriented, self-motivated and highly enthusiastic.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines and adapt to a changing business environment.
PHYSICAL DEMAND
• Ability to communicate in person, by phone and electronically
• Ability to work on the computer for extended hours
• This position is approximately 90% sedentary
• Ability to travel by air, car or train and remain standing for long periods of time and navigate through construction sites
• Light physical work; ability to lift, file, stoop up to 10 pounds
• Could be subject to loud noises and changes in the environment temperature