Estimator Specialist

2 days ago


Grand Prairie, Texas, United States Polk Mechanical Company Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our high-performing team at Polk Mechanical Company. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings, our business is experiencing impressive growth, creating great opportunities for ambitious individuals.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in mechanical contracting as an Estimator or similar function, with a deep understanding of piping, plumbing, and sheetmetal systems. They will be responsible for managing the bid recap, writing proposal letters, and filling out bid forms and breakouts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage bid recaps from start to finish, including writing proposal letters and filling out bid forms and breakouts
  • Attend bid review meetings prior to submission of proposals
  • Monitor addenda, scope changes, and breakouts to ensure timely incorporation into estimates
  • Communicate with internal customers regarding project specifications, scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines, or other items related to bids
  • Verify system specifications summaries
  • Lead assigned take-off teams in project page turns to familiarize and communicate project expectations and requirements

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in mechanical contracting as an Estimator or similar function
  • Knowledge of piping, plumbing, and sheetmetal systems
  • Experience in system costs for various applications and building types
  • Ability to provide complete conceptual estimates for design-build projects and budgets from simple mechanical narratives of systems required
  • Interview experience in construction project presentations
  • Extensive knowledge of how corporate objectives impact estimating, estimating strategies, and techniques of various types of construction contracts
  • Able to interpret contractual documents, plans, and specifications
  • Some courses or work experience in basic mechanical systems and engineering concepts
  • Proficiency with computerized estimating systems (Polk utilizes ESTMEP for PVF take-offs and BlueBeam for drawings)
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel

Compensation:

$80,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience



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