Mechanical Estimator (Pipe)

Description

Step into a high-impact estimating role where your expertise directly shapes winning bids and successful projects. As a Mechanical and Plumbing Estimator, you will deliver complete and accurate estimates that form the foundation of profitable work, partnering closely with the Preconstruction team to define scope, close gaps, and uncover value-engineering opportunities.

• Analyze drawings and specifications
• Perform detailed material, labor, and equipment takeoffs
• Cook with vendors and subcontractors
• Assemble clear, competitive bid tabs that stand up to scrutiny
• Walk complex projects and identify non-standard conditions
• Support a smooth turnover into Operations

Role Responsibilities

• Review project documents
• Identify scope of work
• Material, labor and equipment takeoffs
• Walk difficult projects
• Identify and document difficult/non-standard conditions
• Cook with Preconstruction team to identify and fill scope gaps
• Clarify scope with General Contractor and Engineer
• Obtain quotes and coordinate/qualify scope with vendors and subcontractors
• Assemble the bid tab in a timely manner
• Verify estimate accuracy by comparing data versus similar bids
• Participate in turnover process to Operations
• Follow Up on Past Awards

Qualifications

• Indirect supervision
• Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles