What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Estimator position at Weiss Construction?
The Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for take-off and estimating Interior Process Piping and related Process Equipment costs, particularly with an emphasis on water and waste-water projects. This individual will be familiar with creating competitive advantages for the organization and will be able to communicate those to our benefit throughout the bidding process.
- Prepare detailed estimates using Trimble MEP and HCSS software.
- Evaluate costs for material, equipment & labor productivity for a wide range of projects throughout the US.
- Obtain scopes and pricing from manufacturers and subcontractors.
- Review project estimates and verify all Mechanical content with the Company team.
- Assist with producing proposal content (execution plans, baseline schedules, C&E’s, bid forms)
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Perform estimate information download and handoff to project operations staff.
- Follow and enforce company procedures and protocols.
- Maintain and update mechanical database definitions and values.
- Assist operations staff with cost controls as required.
- Coordinate vendor solicitations for the various mechanical disciplines.
- All other duties assigned.
Required Education and Experience