Estimator/contractor

Overview My client is a well regarded Mechanical Contractor who is actively seeking Estimators. The successful Estimator will provide technical support to the sales team throughout the preconstruction/pre sales process including job walks, budgeting, estimating, project schedule preparation, value added analysis and regulatory compliance for all types of construction delivery methods involving Mechanical Contracting to include Plumbing, HVAC and Sheet Metal.

Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.

Review vendor equipment submittals for accuracy and quality of products.

Prepare accurate replacement equipment list, sheet metal, plumbing and labor estimates.

Ability to review plan and specifications and provide value engineering for Mechanical Systems.

Understand and contribute to risk and contingency assessments. Ensure quality while submitting more comprehensive alternative solutions for client.

Ability to develop bid strategies and closing of mechanical estimates.

Prepare project construction schedules, cost breakdowns, and cash flow analysis and other computer generated project management tools.

Review plans and construction means/methods with Division Manager so that the project is completed within defined budgets and time schedules.

Ability to prepare a procurement plan for buying out the vendors and subcontractors.

Review vendor/subcontractor submittals to ensure adherence to project specifications and requirements.

Control field labor on projects to ensure adherence to labor budgets and project milestones.

Obtain all justifiable change orders on projects through proper document of changes in scope and delays caused by others.

Ensure that projects meet the standards and specifications as bid and customers are satisfied with the final product.