Mechanical Estimator (Buffalo, NY)

Wm. T. Spaeder Company; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wm. T. Spaeder Company in Erie, NY is seeking an Estimator for mechanical construction projects. The role involves preparing detailed bids and estimates for various projects including refineries and educational facilities. Candidates should have 5+ years in construction and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management is preferred. The position demands strong technical writing skills and proficiency in Auto bid Mechanical software. The company promotes a professional environment and values independent working capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the construction trade.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work tasks.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid.
• Perform a material and labor estimate identifying potential risks.
• Prepare change order pricing for project tracking.
• Collaborate and lead a turnover meeting with Operations team.

Skills

Experience with Auto bid Mechanical

Advanced technical writing

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Technical Degree with 3+ years of experience

Job description

Preparation of detailed bids, estimates, and budgets for one or more piping disciplines on projects. The projects could include refineries, chemical plants, water and wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, manufacturing, K-12 education, universities, commercial buildings, retail and multiuse residential.

Duties/Responsibilities

Review construction documents and understand scope of work to bid.

Submit RFIs for clarification during the bid process.

Perform a material and labor estimate identifying potential risks and opportunities.

Coordinate and prepare the estimate ensuring company goals and Lean Construction Principles are considered.

Establish project specific strategies and goals to maximize competitiveness.

Minimize liability and LDs by including reductions/exclusions in the estimate.

Evaluate value engineering opportunities.

Prepare change order pricing and cost codes for project tracking.

Collaborate and lead a turnover meeting with Operations team.

Prepare cost summary capturing material, labor, equipment, subcontractor and overhead costs incurred in the installation of items so that project costs can be actualized for continual improvement.

Visit construction sites and observe methods of construction to gain additional insight that will assist in accurately estimating jobs.

Inform immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer database.

Develop and maintain resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, etc.

Review all estimates with Group Leader or Project Manager to ensure accuracy and completeness, prior to formal quotation.

Utilize standard formats for completing the estimates.

Ensure all working documents and data are maintained to backup estimate figures.

Required Skills/Abilities

Experience with Auto bid Mechanical or other computerized estimating software.

Advanced technical writing ability, verbal, and interpersonal skills.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responds promptly to customer needs and maintains confidentiality.

Ability to work independently and prioritize work tasks.

Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

Maintains a high level of professionalism, patience, and efficiency to minimize internal customer dissatisfaction and increase efficiency.

Negotiation skills and training.

Ability to communicate with all levels of the company.

Education and Experience

• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or a Technical Degree with 3+ years of experience in industrial mechanical construction.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the construction trade.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer in a standard office environment
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Disclaimer

The information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role at Wm T Spaeder Co, Inc. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.