Sr. Mechanical Estimator (Houston, TX) - Austin Commercial

Professional • Houston, TX

11d

About The Position

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator/Mechanical Preconstruction Manager to join our Houston, TX team. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Requirements

• Generally requires 8-12+ years of Mechanical systems and estimating experience, including competitive bid and negotiated work as well as conceptual estimating
• BS/BA in engineering, construction science, or relevant discipline strongly preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Complete knowledge in building designs, specialized Mechanical systems, and construction materials
• Extensive knowledge of alternative materials, means and methods to aid in the identification of cost savings/value engineering ideas when costs exceed owner’s construction budget
• Knowledge and specific expertise with all construction materials, means, and methods
• Strong math and technology ability with an analytical mindset
• Proficient in relevant estimating and quantity take-off software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to negotiate

Responsibilities

• Perform in-house HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Suppression estimates.
• Oversees the preparation of detailed deliverables and estimates for both competitive.
• Represents Austin in meetings with owners and design consultants to discuss system designs and budget issues.
• Detailed review of all documents including specifications to ensure the cost of the Mechanical systems accurately reflect complete and operating systems based upon the intent of the
• Competent in different mechanical systems to make recommendations for best applications based on project size and scope.
• Develop cost savings solutions based on potential and proposed MEP systems.
• Responsible for maintenance of subcontractor bid lists and evaluation of subcontractors and suppliers ability and capacity
• Identifies the appropriate subcontractor bidders based on the project size and type along with the current workload and manpower availability
• Enhances relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, design consultants, )
• Ensures the constructability of the design and compatibility with local building codes
• Develops subcontractor RFPs, thoroughly analyses responses, and aids in interviewing subcontractors for selection
• Engages in the training and development of all estimators assigned to the department as it relates to systems knowledge
• Leads the transition from the preconstruction phase to the construction phase by transferring Mechanical system information to the construction team members and reviews all Subcontractor agreements
• Tracks current pricing and compiles cost data for incorporation into estimating database
• Serves as a technical resource for the project teams

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees