Mechanical Estimator

Loenbro•Dallas, TX

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for working with the Estimating Group to provide complete proposal packages for client turnover. The individual filling this role will be responsible for estimating projects the size and scope of up to $25M, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performance work.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial construction estimating.
Estimating experience with Accubid.
Scheduling experience with MSP or P6.
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.
Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite emphasis on Project Schedule and Xcel Tracking.

Responsibilities

Estimate projects the size and scope of up to $25MM, depending on the complexity of the project and the amount of self-performance work.
Attend pre-bid meetings.
Read and understand all bid documents. These are to include all drawings, scope of work, contract documents and project specific specifications.
Draft pre-estimate checklist & opportunity matrix based on information from the bid documents and prebid meeting. Ability to quickly establish ROM pricing for further evaluation of opportunities.
Set up bid review meetings.
Review Request for Information (RFIs) to address questions throughout the bid process.
Perform quantity take-offs and review junior estimator takeoffs and, if necessary, enter quantities into estimating software.
Assign labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to the task quantities.
Support Junior Estimator in Work with subcontractors and vendors for pricing. Expectation of 3 estimates per trade or material.
Understand project requirements and assign indirect costs.
Capacity to break projects down to a granular level to establish the work breakdown that can be transferred to the project reporting/coding structure.
Generate cashflow table and project risk analysis reports and associated contingency evaluation.
Generate all submittits called for in the RFQ.
Compile all exceptions & clarifications.
Generate project schedule and resource loading reports.
Lead bid review meetings and provide information, as necessary.
If awarded, compile all bid information, and disseminate it into appropriate project folder files. Lead project turnover meetings, work with operations throughout the pre-con phase.
Apply pragmatic analysis of overall project execution process to ensure estimate reflects the efficient execution of the project.
Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.