Mechanical/Plumbing Estimating Engineer

JEDunn • Atlanta, GA

71d

About The Position

The Senior Estimating Engineer will continue learning JE Dunn processes and tools and developing professional skills while assisting with the preparation of more complex cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals with specific focus on Mechanical/Plumbing scopes. This position will be responsible for participating in the many facets of the construction and estimating process in order to develop a greater understanding of the building process and how JE Dunn executes projects. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• 3+ years construction experience.
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in construction estimating software, including Building Connected, Accubid, Fast Duct, and Fast Pipe software or equivalent software.
• Proficiency in required construction technology.
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
• Ability to prepare quantity surveys.
• Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
• Knowledge of Lean process and philosophy.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Performs quantity survey of Mechanical/Plumbing materials shown on project plans.
• Reads and outlines project specifications.
• Maintains an audit trail of the quantity survey from estimate to estimate.
• Supports vendor/subcontractor pricing/bid solicitation and coordination.
• Supports the distribution of plans and specifications to vendors/subcontractors.
• Works collaboratively and creates relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as project team members, subcontractors, vendors and clients.
• Gains field operational exposure through onsite project support, as opportunities exist.
• Prepares complete mechanical/plumbing cost estimates for competitive bids and negotiated proposals with manager review.
• Prepares and analyzes vendor quotes for estimate integration or detailed buyout analysis.
• Leads constructability reviews; coordinates with QA/QC and analyzes documents for potential challenges.
• Completes and reviews mechanical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects.
• Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process.
• Develops sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
• Thorough understanding of different mechanical/plumbing systems and ability to evaluate value engineering options with designers and owners.
• Develops scopes of work for mechanical/plumbing trades and receives and analyzes subcontractor/vendor proposals.
• Manages estimate revisions in order to maintain preconstruction schedule and advance project to next design phase.
• Presents estimates to clients with support as needed.
• Develops mechanical bidder's list to project requirements.
• Assists with site logistics reviews including the development of temporary cooling/heating plans.

Benefits

• Professional Non-Union benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees