Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Atlanta, GA

Come join a global leader in commercial, manufacturing and industrial facilities If you are a Mechanical Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator, Senior HVAC Estimator or Mechanical Estimating professional this may be a great next step for you

Highlights:

• Over $14B in revenue and in business for over 200 years – stability through market changes.

• Hybrid work schedule and minimal travel.

• Excellent benefits and solid compensation structure.

Responsibilities:

• The Mechanical Estimator will take responsibility for end-to-end mechanical take-off and cost estimating and coordinate with the rest of the estimation team. This position will support the detailed production, evaluation, and verification of estimates for projects of varying size and scale.

What you will do:

• Coordinate the engineering quantity take-off (e.g. plumbing fixtures, piping, ductwork, sheet metal, HVAC equipment, etc.) for projects with the Estimating department highlighting important details, including phasing, individual pricing quantities, etc.
• Contact subcontractors and suppliers requesting quotes to successfully bid a project.
• Utilize estimating system to comprise an accurate budget or bid; Confer with field operations on project requirements, productions, job restrictions, staffing, competitive advantages, subcontractor experience, etc., when possible.
• Prepare accurate bidding documents with complete scopes of work.
• Produce professional proposal level estimates ensuring scope of work, pricing, with clarifications and exclusions.
• Work with other design and engineering departments ensuring bid package is submitted in accordance with company bidding process.
• Incorporate company safety policies and procedures in the building of estimates with the goal of providing a safe, healthy work environment.
• Occasionally perform a site visit.
• Ability to read and interpret construction specifications and drawings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong communication skills with Architects, Engineers, Subcontractors, and Construction Managers.
• Thorough understanding of commercial construction systems means and methods.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or another technical field.
• Experience estimating manufacturing facilities is required.
• Minimum 10 years estimating experience within an industrial construction company.
• Knowledge of construction practices and procedures for manufacturing plant construction
• Must have a record successful project completion history.
• Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
• Must be a team player and must possess a valid driver's license.
• WinEst, Trimble, Sage, or other estimating programs, Revit, BIM experience preferred.
• Proficiency in estimating and quantity take-offs
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite of software and Procore.
• Proven track record of design, build, bid estimating success.
• Strong knowledge of construction paving, underground, concrete and grading practices.
• Ability to perform digital or conventional "take-offs"
• Strong, energetic work ethic to efficiently execute all duties and responsibilities.
• Must be able to perform conceptual estimates based on limited drawings and specifications.
• Must be proficient at reading and interpreting drawings and specifications accurately.
• Must be able to coordinate estimate with other building disciplines.
• Expertise in construction methods and materials, as it relates to both new construction and tenant improvements/fit outs.
• Understanding of trade responsibilities within the overall construction contract.
• Knowledge of Division 2 through 16 CSI master formats. Thorough knowledge of construction costs as it relates to the CSI MasterFormat with the ability to breakout lump sum pricing into detailed scopes of work with definite quantities and units of measure.