What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Estimator position at GEMCO Constructors?
GEMCO Constructors, LLC, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, is a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems and service contractor providing comprehensive design and build solutions for its customers throughout the United States. This role is based in our Charolette, NC office.
Position Summary
The Mechanical Estimator is responsible for estimating new projects.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Review and evaluate project plans and specifications, bid documents, as well as other relevant project documents to identify what is needed for a project and to create a bid proposal.
- Perform and input accurate take offs.
- Calculate the cost of electrical construction based on reviewing and evaluating available documents.
- Analyze project for value engineering options while considering specific job conditions that may affect labor and material to be purchased and installed.
- Identify any inconsistent issues, conflicts, and other problems in the bid documents.
- Support in pre-planning for projects.
- Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner.
- Maintains project files on the file server in accordance with company standards.
- Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.
- Request material and equipment quotes from vendors and equipment suppliers.
- Review quotes to confirm adherence to quote requests and accuracy of quotes received.
- Prepare bid documents including specific scope letter for each project.
Traits/Competencies
- Must be focused
- Must have sales capabilities
- Must be able to multitask
- Must be trustworthy and responsible
Requirements
- 3 years of mechanical estimating experience for commercial and industrial projects
- Ability to read plans and specifications
- Computerized estimating experience
- Labor factor analysis, and modification
- Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office applications
Physical Demands
Normal office duties
Why GEMCO?
This is an opportunity to lead significant plumbing projects for a growing national contractor with strong regional presence in the Southeast. GEMCO offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your leadership will directly impact client satisfaction and company growth.
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental | 401(k) | HSA with company match | Vehicle Allowance | Phone Allowance
GEMCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.