Mechanical Estimator
Job Description
Job Detail
- Perform quantity take-offs, and pricing of mechanical, plumbing, and process piping estimates
- Develop and document logical assumptions during conceptual estimating activities, participate in estimate review and assist with final assembly of estimate
- Solicit subcontractors during the bidding process and organize information post-bid for future reference
- Communicate with project leads to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements
- Conduct reviews of milestone documents for the development and pricing of value alternative opportunities and recommendations and to identify changes in work scope
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients, subcontractors & vendors
- Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers and coordinate scopes of work across disciplines
- Maintain current, working knowledge of MEP codes
- Familiar with sheet metal, hydronic, refrigeration & plumbing systems
- Develops and documents assumptions during estimating activities and applies these assumptions to takeoff tasks
- Compiles final list of assumptions and clarifications for inclusion with the estimate to the owner
- Assist the Project team, in developing a detailed set of General Conditions including a project schedule indicating the timeline of staff, equipment, and assets
- Aids field with change order pricing when needed
- Attends job walks, takes notes and photos for accurate scope of work
- Ability to understand and coordinate mechanical systems with other building trades
- Coordinate with the Procurement Manager to assist with procurement of equipment, subcontractors, and commodities
Qualifications
Ability to understand and coordinate mechanical systems with other trades- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering OR 5 years of equivalent estimating experience
- General knowledge of construction principles, processes, and contractual delivery methods (negotiated/hard bids, GMP processes)
- Knowledge of Microsoft programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, Winest, etc
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with an emphasis on multi-tasking
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