The Senior Mechanical Estimator is primarily responsible for the preparation of complete Mechanical (and related) estimates for hard bids, negotiated bids, conceptual budgets, pre-construction proposals and design-build proposals. Responsibilities will include attending pre-bid meetings, preparing scopes of work, calculating complete Mechanical takeoffs, soliciting bids, maintaining subcontractor relationships and following awarded projects through to turnover to Operations.
Required Skills:
- Ability to takeoff HVAC & Plumbing systems using Quote soft, Quote Express software.
- Cultivate relationships with vendors for material quotes.
- Organize and manage estimating database.
- Create Scope of work & contracts for negotiated projects.
- Understanding job specifications and local codes.
- Field experiences in HVAC & Plumbing installation a plus.
- Self-Motivated and team player attitude.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.10+years of estimating, cost control, and/or engineering experience with at least 5+ in estimating mechanical systems.
- Thorough knowledge of estimating techniques, Expert knowledge in mechanical systems and the costs associated with these systems.
- Ability to estimate all types of projects / contracts, plus ability to coordinate and supervise group work effort.
- Excellent Organizational Skills
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities
- Must be goal oriented and a self-starter
- Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented work environment.
- Strong communication and analytical skills
