Mechanical & Plumbing Estimator

R & R Mechanical•Washington, DC

About The Position

R&R Mechanical is a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction for commercial clients. Its work includes design-build and design-assist projects, tenant fit-outs, base and new building construction, school construction, and specialty piping projects. The Mechanical & Plumbing Estimator prepares and/or coordinates complete mechanical, plumbing, and piping estimates for commercial projects of varying sizes, based on client plans, specifications, and contract documents. The estimator performs takeoffs and pricing, produces final estimates, reviews vendor and subcontractor proposals for inclusions and exclusions, and verifies quantities, takeoffs, and pricing against established bid checklists. The successful candidate owns assigned bids and works closely with estimating and preconstruction leadership. This position reports directly to the Estimating Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical construction estimating.
Relevant technical knowledge.
Knowledge of estimating software.
Strong administrative and communication skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze routine business communications and compose standard business correspondence.
Ability to present information, data, facts, and figures across organizational levels.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages, and percentages.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs and physically survey equipment at job sites.
Ability to work outdoors in year-round weather conditions while surveying equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Gather information for each estimating job by engaging internal stakeholders, vendors, and other information sources.
Interpret field conditions to determine project direction and establish costs for project requirements, including when drawings, plans, or specifications are unavailable.
Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to formulate pricing strategies.
Work with estimating, engineering, and sales departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a winning strategy.
Maintain a working knowledge of code requirements.
Understand optimal costs and availability for equipment, materials, and labor.
Use estimating documentation and programs to prepare bills of material and labor estimates for quotations.
Complete documentation on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives.
Prepare and/or coordinate complete mechanical, plumbing, and piping estimates for commercial projects.
Perform takeoffs and pricing and produce final estimates.
Evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals, including inclusions and exclusions, and verify the accuracy of quantities, takeoffs, and pricing against bid checklists.
Own assigned bids and work with estimating and preconstruction leadership.