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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 drivers license. Due

to this, anyone in this position must have a clean background check and

a valid, current drivers 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:

Bachelors 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 busin ss 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