What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator position at Berg Enterprises?
We are currently seeking a dependable, hardworking, focused, and highly motivated Mechanical Estimator for Berg Enterprises, Inc. who has a high level of knowledge in commercial HVAC and plumbing estimating as well as general construction.
This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer in the review of plans/specs, solicitation/negotiation of prices from contractors and suppliers, quantity takeoffs, and all other tasks associated with a complete bid/estimating process, including closeout.
- Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for target pursuits to meet company objectives in both the short and long term
- Communicate with project leads to clarify the scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements while also maintaining and building relationships
- Read, understand, and assign costs to all bid-related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders)
- Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including equipment selection, layout & sizing
- Perform detailed take-off and unit cost estimates of mechanical, plumbing, and process piping estimates
- Perform 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/probabilities
- Electronically maintain records of all working documents and dates to back up estimates
- Oversee multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously
- Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner
Recommendations.
- Understanding and knowledge of SMACNA standards that pertain to 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 work and produce within a deliverable deadline
- Minimum of 3-5 years of successful experience preparing estimates for commercial mechanical projects
Compensation.
- We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and a host of other benefits.
