COMMERCIAL MEP ESTIMATOR

branchgroup

36d

About The Position

Hopkins | Lacy, the mechanical, electrical, plumbing division of Branch Group is searching for a skilled Mechanical Estimator. The Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for providing take-offs using sound estimating procedures, maintaining bid deadlines, following note project risk assessment, applying labor factors and price materials, and performing value engineering in preparation for contract negotiations. Duties/Responsibilities
Perform the activities of the Estimating Department to insure accurate costs and competitive bids 
Assist project leadership by investigating market potential and opportunities with a view to implementing established services and recommending additional opportunities 
Research and develop new methods for improving how we put together cost estimates 
Provide assistance to other Divisions to maximize company opportunities 
Expand and maintain data base entries for labor and materials 
Duties/Responsibilities Cont.Qualifications

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of Mechanical construction markets and estimating procedures
• Computer literacy with flexibility for cont. computer education
• Good customer service/negotiating skills
• A technical degree/some estimating experience OR an equivalent amount of journeyman level estimating experience in the electrical construction industry
• 2 years of hard-bid or design/build estimating experience
• Prior success experience with a Mechanical contractor

Responsibilities

• Perform the activities of the Estimating Department to insure accurate costs and competitive bids
• Assist project leadership by investigating market potential and opportunities with a view to implementing established services and recommending additional opportunities
• Research and develop new methods for improving how we put together cost estimates
• Provide assistance to other Divisions to maximize company opportunities
• Expand and maintain data base entries for labor and materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed