MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR

branchgroup

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 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 CompetenciesBudgets/Cost ControlActing DecisivelyTechnical SkillsDelivering High Quality WorkWorking with Financial InformationTravelTravel is frequently required to and from job sites, and occasionally to the office location. Supervisory ResponsibilityThe estimator will occasionally give direction to the estimating technicians.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkOffice days and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Work hours may include occasional nights and weekends which may include overnight stays.AAP/EEO StatementIt has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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

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