Mechanical Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and contract documents to determine project scope.
• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents, engineering drawings, isometrics, and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, structural steel, equipment, and related mechanical systems.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost pricing.
• Lead pricing of project-specific general requirements and project expenses.
• Analyze project risks, opportunities, escalation factors, and contingencies.
• Lead internal estimate reviews, bid strategy meetings, and estimating teams.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, operations, and project management teams.
• Establish estimate schedules and critical path timelines.
• Strong understanding of process flows, P&ID’s, process piping, concrete systems, mechanical equipment installations, and industrial construction methods. Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes, ASME, API, AISC specifications, productivity standards, and procurement strategies. 
• Complete estimate turnover, bid recap, and trade buyout strategies with operations.
• Support project turnover and successful handoff to construction teams.

   

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Equivalent mechanical trade or field experience may be considered.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
• 8-15+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience leading estimates and pursuits on projects ranging from $25M to $500M+.
• Experience estimating industrial, power, manufacturing, energy, data center, or large industrial projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods, planning, scheduling, sequencing, potential problems, and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
• Experience across hard bid/lump sum, GMP, construction management, reimbursable, and design-build delivery methods.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), unit price, design-build, target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Ability to lead successful teams.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners, peers and industry representatives, and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.