Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Contractor - Mechanical Construction- Estimator – MEP - HVAC

Our client is an excellent large mechanical contractor in the Greater Maryland & Washington, DC Metro area and is actively seeking a to add a Mechanical Estimator to the group. This role will provide take-off and estimates for mechanical projects including ductwork, HVAC, piping and plumbing projects, hydronic systems & boilers in commercial and industrial settings

Job Description

• Provide quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates, and studies
• Review bid documents and RFP’s to determine the scope of work and prepare estimates
• Negotiate and work with suppliers for material cost & availability
• Able to communicate and interact with vendors, subcontractors and client
• Ability to read project diagrams, drawings and specifications
• Ability to meet deadlines for estimates/bids
• Maintain existing relationships and develop new ones with clients, equipment and material vendors and subcontractors
• Review invitations to bid and identify high potential opportunities
• Review plans, specification and all relevant documents to understand project requirements
• Submit RFI’s as needed to clarify a specific discrepancy or a potential problem
• Request pricing from subcontractors and venders
• Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, and production times
• Obtain, review, and compare quotes from venders and subcontractors.
• Negotiating price with the suppliers for the equipment & materials per the project budget

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of estimating experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Process Piping, or Mechanical systems estimating in a mechanical contracting company
• Able to read drawings and specification, compile an accurate take-off and summary
• Preparation of mechanical estimate scopes of work, calculating takeoff of scopes of work for HVAC, mechanical and piping systems
• Reviewed bid drawings, specifications, general conditions, and other relevant bid documents prior to materials take-off and cost estimate of mechanical projects for subcontract or prime bids
• Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractor requirements for pricing, delivery dates, and product compliance within specifications
• Identifying possible cost saving opportunities
• Knowledge of HVAC equipment, materials and methods of installation
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems in Industrial, mechanical contracting, mechanical construction field
• Knowledgeable in the use of a computerized estimating program as well as proficiency in Windows/PC-based software
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent team player
• Excellent communication skills

My client is highly accessible to individuals that live in the Maryland, D.C. or Northern Virginia areas.

Alex Showers

Liberty Personnel Services

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Category: Construction – Mechanical-HVAC-MEP