Full-Time Non-Union

Prairie Mechanical Corporation; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time-off

Holidays

Company phone

Company laptop

Life insurance

Job summary

Prairie Mechanical Corporation in Omaha, NE is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to bid and manage mechanical projects for our customers. You will determine scope and contents of the project estimate, and partner with subcontractors and vendors to calculate labor, equipment, and material costs to prepare precise estimates.

Qualified candidates will have 3–5 years of mechanical estimating experience, a strong understanding of mechanical systems design, and proficiency with MS Office and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems design and installation.
• Skilled in reading drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office and estimating programs.
• Good time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Determine scope of work and contents of the project estimate.
• Partner with subcontractors and vendors to calculate costs of labor, equipment, and material.
• Maintain relationships with engineers, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Research cost data to prepare bids and guide future estimates.
• Analyze awarded and lost estimates to identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

System design understanding

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Estimating software

Time management

Education

Engineering related degree

Trade school certification (beneficial)

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Job description

The mechanical industry is fast paced and detailed oriented, requiring a strong team of project managers and estimators to efficiently bid and manage projects for our customers. We offer a competitive wage and benefit package that includes salary, health insurance with employer HSA match, paid time-off and holidays, company cell phone and laptop, life insurance, 401k with employer match and more!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of mechanical estimating experience
• Possess strong understanding of mechanical systems design and installation
• Skilled in reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and bid documents
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Computer knowledge that includes Microsoft Office Suite and experience working with estimating programs
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle and manage a variety of tasks

Job Functions

• Determine scope of work and contents of the project estimate
• Partner with subcontractors and vendors to obtain and calculate specific costs of labor, equipment, and material to prepare estimates
• Maintain positive relationships with engineers, architects, subcontractors, contractors, and vendors, suggesting adjustments as needed to the scope of projects
• Research previous cost data to prepare bids and assist in the development of guidelines for future estimates
• Analyze awarded and lost estimates to identify anomalies and opportunities for future improvement

Preferred Certificates/Licenses/Education

• College degree in engineering, mathematics, statistics, construction management, or building science preferred and/or 5-10 years of experience in the Mechanical/HVAC/Plumbing (or related) industries. Additional trade school certification or internship experience is also beneficial.