Mechanical Estimator

L.F. Driscoll • Lower Merion Township, PA

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About The Position

L.F. Driscoll is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to develop, create, and prepare construction Mechanical/Plumbing cost estimates for a diverse set of projects during early development and to provide updated cost information throughout pre-construction. The role supports several projects simultaneously, including healthcare, life sciences, and data center projects, and involves subcontractor bidding, estimate development and analysis, client interactions, change-order pricing, and cost-estimating process improvements.

Requirements

• BS or BA degree required.
• At least 5 years of experience in estimating, construction engineer/project engineer work, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and Excel.
• Well-developed budgeting, purchasing, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated honesty, accountability, and reliability to earn and maintain trust.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering, or architecture.
• Individuals seeking to move from field operations into the preconstruction division will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings and ensure complete review of project documents.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for assigned healthcare, life sciences, and data center projects.
• Identify omitted items and ensure they are appropriately included in the overall estimate package.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50–$150 million per year.
• Obtain 3–5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items; discuss and resolve questions with subcontractors.
• Follow approved estimating practices and prepare complete estimates that meet financial objectives.
• Maintain current information on trends and changes to construction codes.
• Use appropriate software to calculate, record, and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings, answer questions, resolve pricing and estimating issues, and support client satisfaction.
• Perform change-order pricing and site visits, deliver bids, and collaborate with teams on specific bids.
• Determine material and labor requirements, prepare itemized lists, calculate cost factors, and prepare estimates for planning, organizing, scheduling, bidding, vendor or subcontractor selection, and cost-effectiveness decisions.
• Conduct special studies to establish standard-hour and related cost data or identify cost reductions.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and others to formulate estimates and resolve issues, and obtain support and commitment for cost estimates.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost-estimating database and formal estimating process.
• Analyze completed projects by comparing estimated and actual costs, determine reasons for discrepancies, recommend procedure improvements, and identify cost trends to support cost reduction and process improvement.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Home and auto insurance
• Family support
• Pre-tax paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off: two weeks for non-exempt employees and three weeks for exempt employees
• Time Away Benefits
• Eight paid holidays
• Group legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level