Mechanical Preconstruction Estimator

The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The Mechanical Estimator primarily works on project mechanical estimates. Responsibilities include preparation of bid scopes, solicitation of qualified bidders, review of proposals, identifying and pricing valid cost saving suggestions. He/she ensures professionally delivered estimates in areas such as HVAC, Plumbing, Medical Gases, and Fire Protection from conceptual through final construction bids.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• Develop mechanical, plumbing and fire protection budgets during preconstruction phases of project.
• Prepare detailed estimates utilizing current estimating software and mechanical database.
• Develop comprehensive mechanical bid scopes for each project.
• Assist project team in design decisions, field changes, constructability issues, cost options.
• Develop and maintain relationships with trade partners and engineering consultants.
• Prepare for and participate in interviews to clients.
• Participate in project design coordination meetings.
• Participate in GMP budgeting activities by soliciting trade partner support and evaluating bids.
• Provide viable, cost effective alternatives including cost, schedule, maintenance, & life cycle implications.
• Review project documents for completeness and compliance to project goals.
• Represent Robins & Morton to trade partners through preconstruction process (bid scoping, cost management, RFI’s, scheduling & sequencing, constructability, etc.).
• Prepare & manage Mechanical Bid Analysis process, including scopes of work for all mechanical subcontracts.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job)

• 10 Years of relevant experience in the mechanical construction and/or design field.
• 5 Years of experience estimating medium to large healthcare projects and other related projects.
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices.
• Proficiency with software programs, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.
• Experience with estimating software (Timberline, Quick-Pen, OST, Procore, Assemble, etc.)
• Experience working for or with subcontracts, trade partners and/or self-perform work.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.