What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Estimator position at NW Recruiting Partners?
Seattle, WA
A local Mechanical Engineering Contractor is seeking an estimator to add to an already successful team here in the Pacific Northwest. This person will be a key player to aid in the bid processes with the current Estimating team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in pre-con and full estimating. They will also have previous design-build HVAC systems experience.
Mechanical Estimator - Responsibilities
A local Mechanical Engineering Contractor is seeking an estimator to add to an already successful team here in the Pacific Northwest. This person will be a key player to aid in the bid processes with the current Estimating team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in pre-con and full estimating. They will also have previous design-build HVAC systems experience.
Mechanical Estimator - Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the skill set needed to successfully estimate diversified project types and delivery methods inclusive of plan/spec, design assist and design build.
- Assesses project RFP documents, specifications, design drawings, pre-bid sessions, etc. to determine scope of work, required content and structure of the estimate with defined deliverables.
- Develop complete, accurate, and timely detailed estimates representing a project mechanical system costs, associated general conditions with required overhead and profit.
- Proficient in utilizing software programs and databases to establish a projects total costs and sell.
- Perform quantitative take-off of HVAC and plumbing systems for plan/spec and design-build projects.
- Evaluate and apply labor productivity factors, establish general conditions and determine site logistic approaches to integrate into the overall cost basis for each unique project estimate.
- Coordinate quote requirements with manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors for quality assurance and specification compliance.
- Calculate system sizing of ductwork, piping, and plumbing as needed to provide a complete layout for estimating purposes when the documents are not complete.
- Analyze the contract terms and project specifications to determine the best approach to structure the estimate details to support the identified unique project requirements and costs.
- Maintains and reviews cost analysis data for each project completed.
- 5 years’ experience in mechanical construction.
- BA or BS in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Proficient with estimating software, including database maintenance, report generation, table labor, and pricing updates.
- Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical plans, and working knowledge of a variety of HVAC / Plumbing systems in commercial projects.
- Self-starting, self-motivated effective time manager.
- Ability to collaborate with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Medical, dental, vision for employee (coverage available for dependents for shared premium).
- 401k retirement plan including company matching.
- Holiday pay, vacation, and sick leave compensation.
- Disability income protection.
- Employee and Dependent Life Insurance.
Salary : $90,000 - $130,000
