Senior Mechanical Estimator

Job Description Job Description Description B.L. Harbert International is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to work in our International Construction Group in Birmingham, Alabama. The Senior Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for estimating the following: Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, Hydronic, Plumbing, Civil Utilities, Fire Protection, Treatment Plants, and Air-side and Wet-side Specialty systems. Applicant would work directly for the Director of Mechanical and with other BLHI estimating staff. Responsibilities: • Attend and participate in pre-bid meetings both within and outside of the organization including periodic international travel • Perform thorough review of available RFP documents and prepare RFI’s for submission to the client • Coordinate with architects and engineers from multiple disciplines to prepare Statements of Work and Technical Narratives • Solicit pricing from vendors for various activities • Respond to vendor inquiries and provide direction as necessary • Perform quantity survey based on documents with varying degrees of completion ranging from programming narratives to 100% Designed and Issued for Construction packages • Evaluate vendor proposals considering, pricing, project location, product availability, product durability, vendor service history and other value based factors • Prepare proposals for mechanical works using in-house standard Excel templates, as well as develop project specific proposals based on RFP bid forms • Participate in pre-submittal cost review meetings • Assist with preparation of departmental budget for mechanical works following project award • Attend and participate in post-award kick-off meetings • Assist project coordinators with early procurement planning • Support Project Coordinators and Site Personnel with change order proposals and negotiation • Identify and evaluate new products and vendors • Maintain historical pricing for materials, equipment and subcontractors Requirements: • U.S. Citizen • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance • 10+ years of experience preparing mechanical estimates for various types of construction including: government and military, light industrial, process piping, data center and healthcare • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (will consider experience in lieu of degree) • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite • Experience with estimating software such as: On Center OST, Fast Est (FastDUCT/ FastPIPE), Trimble MEP or similar programs • Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks Physical Demands: To perform the duties of this job, the employee must: • Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead • Have the ability to stoop, bend, walk, kneel, crouch and crawl • Have the ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs. of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc. • Have the ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing required • Possess the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills • Possess a high degree of concentration necessary in a busy office environment Work Environment: To perform the duties of this job, the employee • Must be able to work in an office environment • Must have flexibility with hours in order to better accommodate business needs B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401k plan and paid holidays and vacation. B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Vets / Disabilities