Project Estimator

A bit about us:

We are a leading MEP contracting firm serving the commercial, industrial, refrigeration, and nuclear industries that has grown into a multi-discipline, multi-market MEP powerhouse with a team of 500+ skilled professionals.

Our commitment lies in delivering quality solutions to our clients, fostering professional growth among our employees, and making a positive impact in our communities.

This Project Estimator will assist in creating plan and spec estimates, design-build estimates, high-level budgeting, and general budgeting for our commercial and industrial mechanical projects.

Why join us?

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• Full benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays
• Life Insurance coverage
• 401 (K)

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Analyze drawings and specifications.
• Great attention to detail.
• Understand contractual terms and conditions.
• Issue intelligent and perceptive RFIs.
• Performs quantity take-offs for ductwork systems and mechanical equipment for industrial ductwork and mechanical systems.
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
• Organize sub-contractor and vendor quotations, and ensure quotes meet contract documents.
• Maintain relationships with sub-contractors and clients.
• Prepares, coordinates, and evaluates subcontractor bid packages.
• Assemble material and labor costing information for the company's historical database.
• Formulate cost breakdown from estimates for project managers' pre-construction budgeting.
• Attend pre-bid walk-thru periodically.
• Work with other company estimators assembling multi-trade proposals.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience
• Previous experience estimating commercial projects.
• Computer estimating software experience. Quick Pen Auto Bid experience preferred.
• Experience with HVAC take-off is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel, Project).
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Knowledge of Duct Work plans, Isometric, and detail drawings.
• College Graduate or equivalent experience.

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