Mechanical Estimator
About The Position
Purpose: Prepare cost estimates for projects to aid in bidding and determining the price of products and services. Job Description: Responsible for the estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation. Researching the materials, sourcing options, labor, and permit costs for a given project. Responsible for the collection, classification, and analysis of historical data. May be required to read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints. Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints. Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals and advertisements as needed, take-offs, and attend pre-bid walks. Identify qualified subcontractors/suppliers. Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications Assist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packages Review subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes. Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs. Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs.
Requirements
- Experience in the mechanical field (10+ years preferred)
- Ability to perform basic to advanced mathematics required for estimating
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and/or engineering design drawings
- Ability to learn and easily be trained on the Estimating Model
- Experience in excel and word
- Must have computer experience
- Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug test
- Some sites may require a TWIC card
- Climbing multiple flights of stairs without assistance
Responsibilities
- Estimation of all costs of projects, including raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation.
- Researching the materials, sourcing options, labor, and permit costs for a given project.
- Collection, classification, and analysis of historical data.
- Read blueprints or architectural drawings to determine necessary resources for projects within budgetary constraints.
- Determine necessary resources for projects based on cost estimates and budgetary constraints.
- Perform bid sheet preparation (Excel), solicit subcontractor proposals and advertisements as needed, take-offs, and attend pre-bid walks.
- Identify qualified subcontractors/suppliers.
- Review quotes for completeness with plans and specifications
- Assist with timely completion of all client-required prequal packages
- Review subcontractor proposals before contract issuance for complete work scopes.
- Assist field personnel with estimating Change Orders, RFPs, and clarification of RFIs.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and buy-outs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
