Mechanical Estimator

Winthrop Technologies; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies, based in Dublin, is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our head office in Ballymount. The role focuses on preparing estimates from drawings and specifications for data centre projects.

You will manage quantities, price subcontractor bids, and present final estimates to senior management. A background in Estimating or Quantity Surveying and 4+ years in mechanical roles are required, with knowledge of FIDIC contracts desirable.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience within a Mechanical capacity.
• Estimating or Quantity Surveying background.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with QS software (Buildsoft or CostX).

Responsibilities

• Produce reports for management for bids and monthly meetings.
• Prepare estimates based on drawings and specifications.
• Manage quantities and prepare pricing documents.
• Oversee pricing for elements of the building from Irish/European subcontractors and suppliers.
• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor bids and quotations and justify selections.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Coordinate with CSA & Electrical Estimators.

Skills

Mechanical estimation

MS Excel

MS Word

QS software (Buildsoft/CostX)

Tools

Buildsoft

CostX

Job description

Winthrop Technologies is Europe’s only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking a Mechanical Estimator due to our continued success within the Data Centre Industry. The position will be based in our Head Office in Ballymount, Dublin.

Position: Mechanical Estimator

Location: Ballymount, Dublin 22

Reporting to: Lead Mechanical Estimator

Responsibilities

• Produce reports for management for bids and monthly meetings

• Prepare estimates based on drawings and specifications

• Manage quantities and prepare pricing document

• Oversee pricing for elements of the building from the Irish and European subcontractors and suppliers

• Utilise spreadsheets to compare subcontractor bids and quotations, and to demonstrate reasoning for selecting subcontractors

• Assist in the maintenance of the cost database

• Present the estimate to the Estimating Director, and to the Board of Directors, where and when required

• Build relationships with key vendors (subcontractors, suppliers, engineers etc)

• Keep informed with developments in the construction industry

• Participate in the development of procedures to ensure a high standard of quality control in the documents produced by the Estimating Department

• Co-operate with the application of quality assurance procedures

• Mentor and train junior members of the team

• Co-ordinate and collaborate with the CSA & Electrical Estimators

• 4+ years experience within a Mechanical capacity

• Estimating or Quantity Surveying background

• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is desirable

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and in at least one of the more widely used QS BQ production software packages – e.g. Buildsoft or CostX

• Understand the requirement to achieve a high level of quality in the production of subcontractor tender documentation and Winthrop’s tender submission

• Be able to identify potential risks on a project

• Be aware of the company’s high standards of safety

• Opportunity to work with a Market Leader in the Data centre Industry

• Supportive career development

• Competitive salary package

• Collaborative team environment

• Pipeline of project growth

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer