Senior Plumbing Mechanical Estimator

Top local Mechanical Firm with excellent benefits for family, and retirement is looking for a Senior Estimator ASAP!

No special certificates are required. Must be an expert in SMACNA Duct Construction Standards, Duct Leakage Testing, NFPA 90A, UL Requirements for Fire Dampers, field labor production management, job cost control and change order estimating.

The Senior Estimator will oversee and provide quality, and timely conceptual and final sheet metal estimates on a wide spectrum of projects to support the Company’s success and profitability. Will make sure all estimates are completed in a timely fashion. The Estimator will perform take-offs and assemble competitive bids from site visits, architectural plans, and engineering blue prints to generate contracts for owner review and approval. The Estimator must respond to the needs of the customer and marketplace with urgency, composure and accuracy to win work.

Essential Functions:

Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.

Attend pre-bid meetings.

Prepare discipline estimates by calculating complete takeoff of scope of work.

Review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials as needed.

Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc. into unit and man hour figures.

Track awarded contracts as required – may include estimating/pricing extra work items, change orders, credit, procuring materials, etc.

Utilize estimating system to comprise accurate bid.

Interpret computerized cost data and systems.

Determine budgetary allowances, soft costs and qualification.

Organize and manage hand-off estimates to Project Managers for multiple jobs.

Maintain files of working documents and data as back up for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers.

Work with contract administrators to ensure that bid is in accordance with public agency bidding processes.

Incorporate Company safety policies and procedures in bidding estimates.

Support other department personnel as required which may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.

Perform other duties and tasks as requested by management.

Comply with all Company rules, policies and standards.

Comply with all Company safety rules, policies and standards.

Come to work on time and as scheduled.

Knowledge of Software Required

Microsoft Window Suite, Estimation, Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, Drop Box and other customer delivery programs.

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum two to five years of estimating experience in your respective trade required.

Experience working on a wide spectrum of projects from $5,000 - $5,000,000. Experience on projects including commercial, institutional, hospitality and residential both high rise and low rise condominium residential.

Sheet Metal- specialty expertise in HVAC sheet metal ductwork required and general sheet metal (gutters, downspouts and flashing) preferred. Field/installation experience is critical, shop/fabrication experience optional.