Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Sanford, FL is seeking a Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator to join our Corporate office in Sanford.

You will read drawings and specifications, perform quantity take-offs for pipe and appurtenances, and calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work. The role requires 3–4 years in underground mechanical estimating, experience with municipal utility bids is a plus, strong communication and organization, and proficiency with MS Office and take-off

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of underground mechanical estimating or similar field experience.
• Previous experience with hard bid Municipal utility projects is a plus.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills are required.
• Proficiency in MS Office and take-off software.

Responsibilities

• Read and review drawings, specifications and reports.
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances with counts and material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self performed work.
• Identify risks such as utility conflicts, dewatering, and excavation protections.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone/email.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and subcontractors.
• Estimate deficiencies and perform scope analysis as needed.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings and write RFIs with clarifications.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quantity take-off

Cost estimation

Communication

Teamwork

MS Office

Tools

Planswift

OST Take-Off

Internal estimating software

Job description

Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator

Sanford Office, 750 Monroe Road, Sanford, Florida, United States of America

Job Description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded construction company, is seeking qualified candidates for a Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimatorposition. This position is located in our Corporate office in Sanford, FL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to read and review drawings, specifications and reports
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances, requiring quantity counts, measurements and determining material types
• Calculating labor and equipment costs for self performed work for all types of jobsite conditions
• Ability to identify risks including utility conflicts, dewatering needs, excavation protection and other temporary measures needed for a complete piping installation
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.
• Developing and maintaining long term beneficial relationships with key vendors and subcontractors
• Proficient in scope analysis and ability to estimate deficiencies as needed
• Projects ranging from 4 Million to 400 Million with hard deadlines and must be able to multi-task efficiently.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as needed.
• Writing RFI's along with clarifications and assumptions.

Preferences/Qualifications:

• 3-4 years of underground mechanical estimating or similar field experience.
• Previous experience with hard bid Municipal utility projects is a plus.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills are required.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Planswift/OST take-off programs and ability to learn internal estimating software are required.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability

Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, Pre-JVA special disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to online application systems by making reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings. (i.e., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility, etc).

Sanford Office, 750 Monroe Road, Sanford, Florida, United States of America