Mechanical Estimator - Commercial Construction

ZipRecruiter; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Colchester is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to provide expertise in fire protection, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Responsibilities include developing estimates, coordinating bids, and maintaining databases. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree and 5+ years of design experience or equivalent estimating experience. Competitive benefits include generous paid time off, health insurance, and a 401k plan.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Affordable health and dental insurance

Employer paid short-term and long-term coverage

401k plan with generous employer match

Strong wellness program with bonuses for health habits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience or equivalent mechanical trade estimating experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Desire to learn digital take-off and estimating software.

Responsibilities

• Develop cost estimates at all design phases.
• Coordinate subcontractor bidding process.
• Maintain mechanical estimating database.
• Support business development efforts.
• Perform material and equipment takeoff.

Skills

Engineering degree

Mechanical trade estimating experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Learning digital take-off and estimating software

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Timberline/Sage estimating software

Job description

Overview

Engelberth Construction is seeking a Mechanical Estimator who provides expertise and support to the preconstruction and operation teams related to fire protection, plumbing and HVAC systems.

The team member is responsible for:

• Developing estimates at all phases of design.
• Coordinating the subcontractor bidding process for CM and hard bid projects.
• Maintaining the mechanical estimating database.
• Providing internal coordination with other team members related to mechanical systems (cost, scheduling, design issues, bidding strategies, and other risk management efforts).
• Supporting business development efforts by assisting with RFP responses and possibly attending project interviews.
• Performing mechanical system material and equipment takeoff.
• Coordinating with equipment and material vendors for current technologies and pricing.
• Developing cost estimates using Timberline/Sage estimating software.
• Understanding the subcontractor market conditions and developing subcontractor bid lists.
• Developing subcontractor bid packages directing specific trade work scopes.
• Reviewing subcontractor bids and proposals for conformance to requested information.
• Discussing estimates and subcontractor bidding results with Owners and Design team members.
• Providing constructability reviews and quality control feedback to designers.
• Developing cost reduction strategies and evaluating value engineering suggestions for cost and schedule impact.

Engelberth offers a competitive benefits package, that includes:

• Generous paid time off
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term coverage
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• Strong wellness program that includes weekly bonuses for health habits, and much more

Qualifications

The right candidate will have an Engineering degree with 5+ years of design experience or equal years of mechanical trade estimating experience.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Have proficiency in (or the desire to learn) digital take-off and estimating software.

EEO and Legal Notice

Engelberth Construction, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of, , , , (including , , and ), parental status, , , , genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.