Mechanical & Plumbing Estimator

R & R Mechanical, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) Savings Plan

Job summary

R&R Mechanical, LLC seeks an experienced Mechanical and Plumbing Estimator to prepare estimates for commercial projects, coordinating take-offs, pricing, and final bid documents. You will evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals, ensure quantities and pricing align with bid checklists, and work with estimating and preconstruction leadership.

Reports to Estimating Manager. This role requires a bachelor’s degree preferred (GED acceptable), at least 5 years of mechanical construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in mechanical construction estimating.
• Knowledge of estimating software and strong administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze drawings, specifications and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Actively gather information for estimating by engaging internal stakeholders and vendors.
• Interpret field conditions to determine costs without plans or specs.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, and requirements to formulate pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering and sales to develop winning strategies.
• Understand and apply relevant codes and regulations in estimates.
• Assess equipment, material and labor costs for quotations.
• Utilize estimating documentation to prepare bill of materials and labor estimates.
• Complete all documentation on time per company policies.

Skills

Estimating experience

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

About Us

We are a full-service mechanical contractor specializing in mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing construction for commercial clients. We focus on design-build/design-assist projects as well as tenant fit-outs, and also have experience on base and new building construction, school construction, and specialty piping projects.

Job Summary

R&R Mechanical seeks an experienced Mechanical and Plumbing Estimator to be responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of complete mechanical, plumbing and piping estimates on large and small commercial projects as required by the client's plans, specifications, and contract documents. The Mechanical and Plumbing Estimator will be responsible for all take-offs, pricing and producing the final estimate to be incorporated into the final work product. This role will evaluate vendor and subcontractor proposals, including inclusions and exclusions and will ensure quantities, takeoffs, and pricing are accurate based on established bid checklists. The successful Mechanical and Plumbing Estimator will own assigned bids and work closely with estimating and preconstruction leadership. This position reports directly to the Estimating Manager.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Actively gather information for each estimating job by engaging directly with key internal stakeholders, vendors and/or other sources of information.
• Interpret field conditions to determine project direction and establish costs associated the project requirements without the use of drawing, plans or specifications.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to formulate pricing strategies.
• Work with estimating, engineering and sales departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a winning strategy.
• Understand and have a working knowledge of code requirements.
• Understand the optimal cost/availability for equipment, materials and labor.
• Learn to effectively utilize all estimating documentation and programs in preparation of the bill of material and labor estimates for all quotations.
• Complete all documentation on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred, high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

The position requiresrelevant technical knowledge anda minimum of 5 years’ experience in themechanical construction estimating field. Additionally, knowledge of estimating software and strong administrative and communication skills are also required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret and analyze routine business communications and to compose standard business correspondence. Must be able to present information, data, facts and figures across all organizational levels.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform simple mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, averages and percentages.

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit and use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to climb ladders, stairs and physically able to survey equipment at job sites. Must be able to perform work outdoors in year round weather conditions while surveying equipment.

Work Environment

This position works in a typical office environment. Work also includes standing, walking and climbing at customer locations as needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Proper use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required while performing certain tasks.

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 Affinitive Action Policy.

Geographic Disclosure

Compensation Range: $90,0000 - $120,000

Benefits: We are committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.