Mechanical Estimator

Kokosing, Inc.; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan with match

Competitive incentives

Job summary

A leading industrial maintenance contractor in Middletown, OH seeks a Mechanical Estimator to manage mechanical estimates for large-scale projects. The role emphasizes accuracy and organization in estimating with a focus on piping, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, along with 2 years of estimating experience in mechanical construction. The position also involves coordinating with vendors and preparing detailed proposals while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience is required or 5+ years in mechanical construction.
• Ability to interpret owner/architect requirements quickly is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical estimates for large-scale projects.
• Prepare and review bid documents for completeness.
• Lead internal estimate review meetings and interact with clients.

Skills

Conceptual ability

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Microsoft Suite proficiency

Estimating software knowledge (HCSS)

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HCSS

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

McGraw Kokosing is a leading MEP and industrial maintenance contractor based in Middletown, OH. We provide off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, and equipment setting. We serve diverse industries including steel, power, oil and gas, data center, and food and beverage, with services such as planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, and capital improvement projects for new and existing facilities. Since partnering with Kokosing Industrial in 1992, we have prioritized safety and quality, and we offer preconstruction services including risk assessments, budget validation, and 3D modeling to meet and exceed client expectations.

Job Description

The Mechanical Estimator role will be managing mechanical estimates for large scale projects, fabrication and maintenance opportunities. They will be responsible for complete, accurate, and well-organized estimates supported by material pricing data and subcontractor input. Primary focus will be piping, with a secondary focus on structural and boilermaker scopes.

Summary

• Perform piping estimates to support the onsite fabrication shop and capital projects.
• Support the maintenance operations with various IW, PF and BM estimates.
• Interact with vendors to solicit competitive material and subcontractor pricing.
• Organize and present estimates to leadership demonstrating a complete and competitive proposal.
• Interact with field management on constructability and schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, organize and coordinate opportunities.
• Review bid documents for level of completeness, engage with clients on gaps in bid information, and address risks to leadership associated with the completeness of the bid information.
• Attend/participate with bid meetings/site walkthroughs to verify scope documents.
• Responsible for the set-up of the estimate, estimate preparation schedule, responsibility matrix, and coordinate with other team members.
• Ensure pricing within the estimate is complete and accurate, reflective of current labor, material, and equipment pricing.
• Discuss with leadership any value engineering, alternates or option pricing.
• Work with leadership to identify key project leadership positions and availability of resources.
• Prepare and lead internal estimate review meetings.
• Prepare the assembly of bid documents for submittal to the client.
• Verify adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control requirements are met.
• Prepare bid and proposal documents including clarifications, exceptions, exclusions and other commercial terms as required.
• Responsible for submitting bids and budgets by the specified deadlines.
• Mentoring and assist with career development of other team members.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or other equivalent construction related experience.
• Minimum 2 years of estimating experience or 5+ years of applicable experience in the mechanical construction industry.

Skills and Abilities

• Must have conceptual ability to work with minimum information and quickly develop an understanding of owner/architect requirements.
• Familiarity with operating procedures and methods of other departments - Field Operations, Central Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, etc.
• Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Suite of programs required.
• Experience with HCSS or similar estimating software preferred.
• Complete knowledge of the estimating documents and the ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis of the documents.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lead estimates for multiple projects at the same time with proven time management skills and meeting deadlines.
• Strong work ethic to complete tasks in a complete and high-quality manner.
• Ability to assure responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Benefits and Equal Opportunity

McGraw Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company paid life, and disability insurance. We also provide competitive incentives to eligible team members, like paid time off and 401K plus match to reward our team members for staying committed to our customers and keeping safety a priority. McGraw Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.