Mechanical Estimator

Branch • Hopkins, MN

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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.

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
• Budgets/Cost Control
• Acting Decisively
• Technical Skills
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Working with Financial Information

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees