Estimator, Engineering, Mechanical Engineer

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We specialize in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of commercial and industrial projects. As a design‑build leader, our team has constructed and maintained mechanical systems for a wide variety of high‑profile clients, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturers, hotels, universities, office buildings, and more.

Job duties will include the following:

• Ensure all hard‑copy and electronic documents received and generated during the bidding process are filed, stored, and readily retrievable, in compliance with company document control policies and procedures.
• Maintain electronic file storage portal for vendors and subcontractors to access bidding documents.
• Analyze plans, specifications, RFPs, RFQs, and other documentation for population of estimates/proposals.
• Perform take‑off of mechanical HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Routinely communicate with vendors and subcontractors to coordinate timely receipt of proposals. Obtain cost estimates from vendors and subcontractors; evaluate vendor and subcontractor scopes of work for estimates.
• Utilize current estimate software to input vendor/subcontractor proposals and labor, material and equipment estimates.
• Ability to draft detailed proposals/scope letters.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned. Work may include estimating additional work items (value engineering, change orders, procuring material, equipment etc.) if required.

• Establish the following items for estimating projects.
• Prepare take‑offs and price estimates.
• Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare accurate sheet metal, piping, and labor estimates.
• Review plans and specifications and provide value engineering for Mechanical Systems.
• Assist in developing detailed lists of qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions to effectively communicate budget assumptions to the client.
• Understand and contribute to risk and contingency assessments. Ensure quality while submitting comprehensive alternative solutions for the client.
• Assist in estimate reviews with construction and preconstruction teams.
• Establish and maintain good client/vendor/subcontractor relationships at all times.
• Provide input on productivity factors.
• Coordinate, attend, and lead if necessary, the following meetings:
  Estimate Review(s), turnover meetings.
• Practice and adhere to the "CCI Way".
• Perform other duties as required.

• 5+ years of experience working in Mechanical HVAC/Plumbing construction industry as a craftsperson.
• Proficient in mechanical estimating software;
  Quote Soft/Express preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; basic calculations and formula comprehension.
• Strong organizational and self‑management skills.

• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Relationships – establishes and maintains long‑term relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
• Interpersonal skills – able to work effectively with other employees, supervisors, and external parties.
• Policies & Procedures – demonstrates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems.
• Read and interpret contract documents and provide feedback for constructability, value engineering, and quality control.
• Basic skills – able to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell correctly and transcribe accurately.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in mechanical and plumbing construction, such as commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, food processing and manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to read and understand engineered drawings, specifications, RFQ(s), RFP(s) and bid documents as related to the Mechanical HVAC and plumbing trades.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote compliant projects within Federal, State and Local regulations.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of the bidding process.
• Ability to work with the customers to find mutually satisfactory…