Mechanical Estimator

Position Summary:

Supervised by Chief Estimator; assists in preparation of mechanical work related to piping, processing, installation, and/or other mechanical work by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

▪ Reviews plans and specifications to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized costs.

▪ Visits work site to determine if existing conditions would affect the scope of work.

▪ Performs quantity take off and pricing for mechanical work on bid projects: site work that could include piping, processing, installation, or electrical work (as required).

▪ Prepares subcontractor/supplier invitation list.

▪ Clarifies estimate issues with design engineers.

▪ Responds to phone calls from subcontractors to review and/or discuss subcontractors’ scope of work.

▪ Recognizes and adjusts standard cost database to take into consideration risk and difficulty of actual work.

▪ Assists in drafting subcontracts for new projects.

▪ Assists in coordination of mechanical work with civil estimators prior to bid to ensure full scope of work.

▪ Assists in preparation and review of estimated budget costs for awarded projects.

▪ Prepares estimating files for use by general engineering division and project managers.

▪ Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

▪ Requires an Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited institution or has five years progressive experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

▪ Knowledgeable with industrial piping systems, materials, and installation techniques; water and wastewater treatment facilities, including pump stations and related process equipment.

▪ Ability to accurately compute costs in a timely way using a computerized database.

▪ Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts that include but are not limited to interest, percentages, basic algebra and geometry.

▪ Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor/s, co-workers, managers, employees, business associates and customers.

Physical Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required to exert 10 to 20 pounds of force or more frequently, and to lift, carry, push or otherwise move objects.

• Work involves sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and climbing for varied amounts of time.