Senior Mechanical Estimator - 1376491

Overview:

We are looking for a Mechanical Estimator in Charlotte, NC to prepare contract proposal estimates for mechanical work, including the determination of applicable project plans and specifications.

What we offer:

• Career planning, development & growth
• Outstanding training programs

Why us?:

• Large organization with award-winning projects, yet small enough for you to have an impact
• Strong values which are the foundation of our growth for over 100 years
• International, regional and local recognition for stand-out projects, safety, sustainability, culture, wellness and diversity practices

Responsibilities:

• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
• Develop a complete job general conditions estimate
• Prepare mechanical estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work. Prepare preliminary schedules and competitive bids
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on prices from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, etc.
• May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
• Lean Construction Initiatives (elimination of waste, 5S, logistics)
• Interpret bid documents (drawings, technical specifications, front end documents, etc. to determine scope of work and contents of estimate
• Write Requests for Information
• Prepare budgets, bulletin estimates and process bulletins
• Prepare an estimate review which includes overhead and profit
• Plan and develop a project schedule from bid document information and effectively communicate it
• Develop and implement a successful Design/Build bidding strategy
• Understand design risks associated with Design Build for both designer and major subcontractors
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work
• Develop a Bid Package procurement strategy for a project
• Manage/coordinate design to a budget
• Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, and/or availability of materials
• Develop and implement a successful CM proposal Strategy
• Knowledge of contract structure and law that is sufficient to properly evaluate subcontractors requests for revisions to standard language
• Understanding of Insurance and bonding issues as it relates to both standard (GC & CM) and special (Design-Build, full service, etc.) contracts
• Negotiate extra work quotations with Customers
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

Qualifications:

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent combinations technical training and/or experience.
• 5+years estimating and/or engineering experience
• Mechanical design build experience
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, heavy process piping and estimating techniques and cost control, plus ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems essential. Read specifications and drawings.
• Process piping experience should include high pressure heavy wall piping systems, code piping and refinery piping.
• Knowledge of Water & wastewater treatment work is a plus.
• Communication, presentation, and teaching skills (written / oral)
• Knowledge of the Construction Specifications Institutes (CSI) divisions, Federal, State and Local Health and Safety regulations and how they affect the cost of a project
• Be able to cultivate strong relationships with the local and regional mechanical subcontractor market

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