Mechanical Estimator – Mission Critical

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to own cost estimates for data center EPC bids, identify risks and opportunities, and develop competitive strategies. You will prepare detailed estimates from scope of work, blueprints, and specifications, and perform quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment.

The role requires experience in mechanical estimating for EPC or data centers, familiarity with estimating software (MC2 a plus), and strong analytic,

Qualifikationen

• 1+ years’ experience with mechanical estimating for EPC, data centers.
• 3–5 years of mix experience in Oil & Gas and data centers.
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 a plus.
• Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities.
• Thorough reading of engineering blueprints and specifications.

Aufgaben

• Prepare and own cost estimating of bids for data center projects.
• Identify risk, opportunities, and maintain a winning strategy.
• Prepare detailed estimates from scope, blueprints, specifications, and docs.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment.
• Apply work hour unit rates to generate direct work hours.
• Coordinate bid reviews with management and estimating group.
• Assist in soliciting quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents.
• Ensure bid forms are completed and properly executed.
• Coordinate with other departments during the bid process.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical Estimating

Quantity Take-Offs

Blueprint Reading

Risk Identification

Labor Cost Analysis

Work Hour Unit Rates

Construction Equipment Requirements

Temporary Facilities Requirements

Tools

MC2 Estimating Software

Jobbeschreibung

• Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids data center project proposals
• Identify risk, opportunities, and maintain a winning strategy
• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, data center mechanical blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
• Prepare quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
• Apply work hour unit rates for each item in the estimate to generate overall direct work hours
• Understand construction equipment requirements
• Understand temporary facilities requirements and field non-manual staffing requirements
• Assist in soliciting quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents
• Identify special client or project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements and services
• Analyze project location and associated productivity
• Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements
• Ensure all bid forms are completed and properly executed
• Facilitate bid review meetings with Business Unit Management, estimating group, and/or business line management to finalize bids
• Coordinate with other departments during the bid process on proposals

Requirements

• 1 or more years’ experience with mechanical estimating for EPC, data centers, or 3-5 years of a mix of Oil and Gas industry experience & data centers
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 a plus
• Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities
• Construction field experience highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Knowledge of estimating Best Practices
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, ethical, and team player willing to grow with the company
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit 1/3 to 2/3’s of the scheduled work shift
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates and other documents in either hard copy or on computer monitor
• Ability to observe construction progress outdoors by walking or driving to or on the site over rough or uneven terrain, which may be dusty, muddy, wet and noisy
• Follow safety regulations while on jobsite visits including the wearing of proper attire, safety gear, protective hat, safety glasses and shoes as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical estimating for data center projects, including advanced knowledge of estimating strategies, construction industry practices, and the ability to prepare detailed estimates based on blueprints and specifications. Proficient in coordinating bid processes and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Estimating
• Estimating Software (MC2)
• Construction Industry Practices
• Bid Review Coordination
• Quantity Take-Offs

Hard Skills

• Cost Estimating
• Detailed Estimates
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Estimating Strategies
• Blueprint Reading
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Risk Identification
• Work Hour Unit Rates
• Construction Equipment Requirements
• Temporary Facilities Requirements

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Ethical Conduct

Industry Keywords

• EPC
• Data Centers
• Petro-Chemical
• Power
• Gas Processing
• Refining
• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Bid Documents
• Safety Regulations
• HES Requirements