Senior Mechanical Estimator

BLHI International HQ Birmingham, AL 35211, USA

B.L. Harbert International is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to work in our International Construction Group in Birmingham, Alabama. The Senior Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for estimating the following:
Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, Hydronic, Plumbing, Civil Utilities, Fire Protection, Treatment Plants, and Air-side and Wet-side Specialty systems. Applicant would work directly for the Director of Mechanical and with other BLHI estimating staff.

• Attend and participate in pre-bid meetings both within and outside of the organization including periodic international travel
• Perform thorough review of available RFP documents and prepare RFI’s for submission to the client
• Coordinate with architects and engineers from multiple disciplines to prepare Statements of Work and Technical Narratives
• Solicit pricing from vendors for various activities
• Respond to vendor inquiries and provide direction as necessary
• Perform quantity survey based on documents with varying degrees of completion ranging from programming narratives to 100% Designed and Issued for Construction packages
• Evaluate vendor proposals considering, pricing, project location, product availability, product durability, vendor service history and other value based factors
• Prepare proposals for mechanical works using in-house standard Excel templates, as well as develop project specific proposals based on RFP bid forms
• Participate in pre-submittal cost review meetings
• Assist with preparation of departmental budget for mechanical works following project award
• Attend and participate in post-award kick-off meetings
• Assist project coordinators with early procurement planning
• Support Project Coordinators and Site Personnel with change order proposals and negotiation
• Identify and evaluate new products and vendors
• Maintain historical pricing for materials, equipment and subcontractors

• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance
• 10+ years of experience preparing mechanical estimates for various types of construction including: government and military, light industrial, process piping, data center and healthcare
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (will consider experience in lieu of degree)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with estimating software such as:
  On Center OST, Fast Est (FastDUCT/ FastPIPE), Trimble MEP or similar programs
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks

• Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead
• Have the ability to stoop, bend, walk, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Have the ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs. of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc.
• Have the ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing required
• Possess the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills
• Possess a high degree of concentration necessary in a busy office environment

To perform the duties of this job, the employee

• Must be able to work in an office environment
• Must have flexibility with hours in order to better accommodate business needs

B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401k plan and paid holidays and vacation.

B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Vets / Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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