Mechanical Estimator, Mission Critical; AFG

Mechanical Estimator, Mission Critical (AFG)

JE Dunn Construction

Role Summary

The Mechanical Estimator will complete increasingly complex mechanical and field construction activities. This position will be responsible for collecting and assembling data, developing estimates, and generating systems and bid analysis. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

Core Responsibilities

• Learn and actively participate in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
• Complete entry-level and routine mechanical and field construction activities.
• Develop budgetary M/E estimates based upon program and schematic design information using an automated M/E estimating system.
• Assist in the review of mechanical options as part of the preconstruction process and complete systems analysis for select projects.
• Develop the mechanical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process.
• Assist in the completion of bid analysis and provide input during the subcontractor selection process.
• Assist in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and provide solutions to meet the schedule requirements.
• Identify potential quality problems in design documents and assist in developing constructability review reports.
• Perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner.
• Assist with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with contract documents.
• Assist with the commissioning process including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures, and actual functional testing.
• Lead, support, and promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within JE Dunn. Understand and ensure the company's policy of non-discrimination is implemented positively throughout the organization.

Additional Core Responsibilities

• Develop budgetary M/E estimates based upon program and schematic design information.
• Review mechanical options, complete systems analysis, recommend the best system for the project, and provide value engineering suggestions.
• Coordinate the mechanical and electrical scopes of work during the bid process.
• Provide scheduling input during projects.
• Review design documents and identify potential quality problems; help develop quality control programs.
• Perform job inspections at various times in the project to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality manner.
• Develop pre-functional checklists and functional testing procedures; verify contractor’s performance of the functional test.
• Review and approve shop drawings prior to submitting to the design team.
• Generate and issue the Commissioning Plan for approval to the appropriate parties.
• Verify deficiencies are corrected and submit commissioning documentation to owners.
• Provide mentoring to less experienced co-workers.
• Create M/E tools and innovative solutions to continuously improve processes and work products.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
• Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate).
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Develop proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software.
• Knowledge of means and methods of construction management.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering, or related field (Required).
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years construction and/or engineering experience (Preferred).

Working Environment

• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license required.

Benefits

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.  for benefits details.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or…