Estimator

EMCOR Group, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package (medical,

401(k) Savings Plans

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. is seeking an Estimator to lead all phases of estimating and bidding, focusing on mechanical and HVAC systems. The role covers take-offs, cost analysis, and collaboration with clients, vendors, and field teams to ensure accurate bids.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction estimating, knowledge of piping, sheet metal, and plumbing, and a solid understanding of contract documents. Base salary ranges and comprehensive benefits accompany the opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry, piping, sheet metal and plumbing estimating, preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable.
• Knowledge of the construction contract documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Prepare scope letters and proposals

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field desirable

Knowledge of construction contract documentation

Tools

Accubid

Bluebeam

Quick Pen

ProCore

Project management/document control software

Job description

About Us

We are a single-source solution for the design and implementation of sophisticated mechanical and plumbing systems. Our integrated in-house production model utilizes coordinated BIM models to produce precise fabrication documentation to help ensure accurate installation.

Job Summary

The Estimator is responsible for all phases of the estimating and bidding process including preconstruction services and performing estimate take-offs. Thorough knowledge of the mechanical construction bidding processes is required. Specific expertise with Mechanical and HVAC systems; estimating in construction piping, sheet metal and plumbing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

• Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover
• Attend walk-throughs, pre-bid and scope clarification meetings
• Quantitative take-off and computer entry
• Prepare scope letters and proposals

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry, piping, sheet metal and plumbing estimating, preferred.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or construction related field desirable.
• Knowledge of the construction contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Familiarity with Accubid, Bluebeam, Quick Pen, ProCore and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs.
• Familiarity with project management/document control software.
• Familiarity with construction/financial software packages.

Compensation Range: Minimum annual base salary $75,000 to maximum annual base salary $95,000

Other Compensation: position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits: As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, EMCOR Group is committed to its employees. This commitment is embodied in our competitive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability income, 401(k) Savings Plans, and employee assistance and wellness programs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed.

While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review our Affi cative Action Policy.

Notice to Prospective Employees

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