Mechanical Estimator (HVAC)
Berg Enterprises · Houston, TX · 8 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Summary
Responsibilities
- Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for short- and long-term target pursuits
- Communicate and build relationships with project leads to clarify the scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements
- Read, understand, and assign costs to all bid-related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders)
- Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including equipment selection, layout, and sizing
- Perform detailed take-off and unit cost estimates for mechanical, plumbing, and process piping
- Pricing breakouts as required by customers, general contractors, and subcontractors
- Request, obtain, and evaluate vendor pricing while continuously following up on all bid projects and future awards
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner
- Electronically maintain records of all working documents
- Oversee multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously
Qualifications
- Experience preparing estimates for commercial mechanical projects
- Understanding of SMACNA standards for sheet metal ducting and HVAC systems
- Ability to estimate both design-build and plan/spec projects
- Competency with computerized estimating and digital takeoff software
- Proficiency with Google Workspace, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
- Proficiency with mechanical takeoff software
- Detail-oriented personality with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to consistently meet deliverable deadlines
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and a host of other benefits.