Mechanical Estimator - Orlando

Turner Construction Company•Orlando, FL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades. This role involves analyzing existing site conditions and contract documents to determine the required scope, developing relationships with suppliers and trade partners, performing constructability analysis, and preparing estimates for various contract types. The position also serves as a liaison with engineers, design consultants, and other stakeholders to resolve preconstruction issues related to Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems. Additionally, the role includes participating in estimate reviews, project hand-offs, evaluating subcontractor proposals, assisting with change orders, and maintaining historical cost data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and minimum of 3 years related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimating experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
Ability to use critical thinking skills for understanding and interpreting contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule to formulate comprehensive cost analysis for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
Ability to collaborate with vendors and trade partners and project team members.
Professional written and verbal communication skills to deliver presentations with confidence.
Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
Ability to adopt quickly to new technology.
Regularly required to be mobile.
Occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances.
Occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trades based on design documents, narratives, and specifications.
Communicate mechanical estimate and scopes of work to Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners.
Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items.
Perform preliminary design work as needed for conceptual estimates.
Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope.
Develop working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors for accurate pricing.
Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners to build a list of qualified bidders.
Perform constructability analysis of project documents.
Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team.
Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with the Design team.
Address General Conditions and General Requirements items in estimates, including temporary heating/cooling and natural gas consumption.
Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection estimates.
Develop value analysis to define cost-efficient alternatives for systems, materials, and equipment.
Serve as liaison with engineers, design consultants, trade partners, Turner staff, and owner’s representatives to resolve Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection issues during preconstruction.
Prepare estimates and proposals for various contract types (lump sum, GMP, Cost Plus).
Participate in estimate reviews with the Design team and client.
Participate in project hand-off and conduct proper transfer of knowledge from Preconstruction to Operations.
Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
Coordinate with fellow estimators to eliminate scope gaps and overlaps.
Evaluate subcontractor proposals relative to their scope of work, determine scope coverage, and manage risk of scope gaps.
Assist project staff in evaluating large change orders.
Gather and analyze Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection bid data using Turner system breakdown sheets.
Maintain historical cost database.
Utilize quantification and cost estimating tools and/or software.
May supervise Assistant MEP Estimators, Estimating Assistants, and/or Interns.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.