This role involves collaborating with the design team to develop accurate mechanical budgets contributing to departmental growth and supporting business development through historical data and expertise. The estimator will engage with project owners engineers subcontractors and vendors as needed to ensure project success. Responsibilities include detailed takeoffs scope gap analysis subcontractor bid solicitation proposal preparation and presenting project scopes in bid reviews.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop mechanical budgets in partnership with the design team.
- Contribute to team growth by structuring departmental processes and participating in meetings.
- Utilize historical data and industry knowledge to support business development.
- Communicate with project stakeholders including owners engineers and vendors to ensure clarity on project scope and requirements.
- Conduct takeoffs and pricing estimates accurately without requiring direct supervision.
- Identify and interpret any gaps in project scope especially in incomplete drawings.
- Solicit and incorporate bids from subcontractors to ensure accurate project cost estimations.
- Assemble comprehensive proposals and bid packages tailored to the requirements of the procuring entity.
- Present major project scopes associated risks and potential value engineering items during bid review meetings with the sales team and management.
- Maintain organized and functional Excel spreadsheets and Word documents for estimating purposes.
- Provide training and mentorship for junior estimators offering guidance and oversight as needed.
- Work with operations to ensure estimating practices align with field technology and updated production rates.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical estimating with a proven track record in complex projects.
- Preferred experience with EST Mep Quote Soft or Quote Express software.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel.
- Solid understanding of mechanical codes piping and ducting systems and related materials and installation methods.
- Ability to interpret computerized cost data and deliver detailed work on time.
- Capable of working independently and in a team environment adapting to companyspecific processes.
3+ years of experience as an MEP l Estimator within commercial HVAC mechanical estimating. Proven background in estimating, understanding of sales, and budgeting for commercial/industrial HVAC projects ($5MM+). Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and online GC software. Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and knowledge of electrical systems as pertaining to VRF, VAV, Split Systems, Packaged units, DDC, Controls, DOAS, ERVs, and hot/chilled water systems.
Education
Universal EPA - preferred not required