Mechanical Insulation Estimator

Colonial Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Seattle 552 in Woodinville, WA seeks an experienced Mechanical Insulation Estimator to create comprehensive estimates for bidding on mechanical insulation projects.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, establishing labor productivities, vendor and subcontractor pricing, bid reviews, and handing off secured projects to Operations, with a focus on cost accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 35 years of professional estimating experience on construction projects.
• Experience estimating the mechanical insulation scope of construction subcontracts.
• Strong ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI's scopes of work.
• Has a strong record of establishing and maintaining successful customer relationships.
• Displays excellent verbal communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimate.
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work outside self-perform.
• Be involved in internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team.
• Create and maintain positive customer relations for branch objectives.
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules.
• Assist in hand-off of secured projects to Operations.
• Assist in change orders and billings as needed.

Skills

Estimating construction

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelorb4s degree in Construction Science/Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Insulation Estimator for its PCI Seattle 552 operations based in Woodinville, WA. This individual will create comprehensive estimates for bidding prospective mechanical insulation work.

Additional responsibilities include:

Performing quantity takeoffs on construction projects

Establish labor productivities for estimate

Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing

Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-perform group

Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages

Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team

Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations

Contract administration for secured projects

Prepare wage and benefit schedules

Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team

Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s)

Salary range: $92,000 - $115,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for the non-guaranteed annualized bonus program

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 3-5 years of professional experience estimating construction projects
• Must have experience estimating the mechanical insulation scope of construction subcontracts
• Strong ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI's scopes of work
• Has a strong record of establishing and maintaining successful customer relationships
• Displays excellent verbal communication
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with an ability to foster professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Possesses a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis competency
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work
• Must have proficiency with digital construction takeoff and estimating software, such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
• Proven ability to proactively identify opportunities, think creatively to develop solutions, and drive results in a competitive environment
• Must be able to effectively collaborate within a team

Preferred Requirements

• Multiple years' experience estimating mechanical insulation on non-residential construction projects is highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science or Construction Management preferred
• OSHA certifications
• Local to the Seattle area preferred

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.