Plumbing/Mechanical Estimator

Location

Irving, TX | United States

Job description

DFW based company is seeking a PLUMBING/MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR.

DIRECT HIRE POSITION

Location: DFW

Salary: Based on experience

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Accurately estimate plumbing and mechanical project scopes in commercial and industrial markets using digitized take-off software.
• Review and interpret plans and specifications to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements, and prepare bid documents/proposals.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and attend post-bid review meetings to negotiate/finalize scope, schedule, and price.
• Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers, equipment vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and other clients (owners/end users).
• Work closely with the construction department manager and project managers to continuously improve current processes through analyzing past performance, and to develop/further the strategic goals of the construction department.
• Organize and frequently update estimating software material cost databases to ensure accurate costs are consistently utilized on bids.
• Assist in project management tasks as needed, including budgeting, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection.
• In collaboration with Project Managers, they will attend Project Kickoff and Percent Complete meetings.
• Assist in gathering information to complete Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements.
• Maintain and keep current bid list to send to subcontractors and vendors.
• Assist Project Manager with subcontractor and major equipment supplier's selection during bid process and before bids are awarded.
• Write scope letters describing the jobs in which he or she bid.

Licensed Journeyman Plumbers encouraged to apply!

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the construction industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint).
• Proficient or previous usage of Trimble - Auto Bid Software.
• Knowledge of Procore
• Knowledgeable in plumbing and mechanical systems, and material types.
• Experience in design-build projects a plus.
• Ability to effectively dissect front-end bid documents and specifications.
• Familiar with plumbing, HVAC, and boiler codes.
• Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations.

Please send resumes to: [email protected]

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