Preconstruction Mechanical / Utility Estimator

Wharton-Smith; Sanford (FL); Presencial; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator to join our Sanford, FL corporate office. The role focuses on reading drawings, estimating pipe, equipment, and labor costs for self-performed work, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, risk assessment for utility conflicts, dewatering, and documenting RFIs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Read and review drawings, specifications and reports.
• Perform quantity take-offs of pipe and appurtenances, including counts and material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work.
• Identify risks such as utility conflicts, dewatering needs, and excavation protection.
• Solicit subcontractor/supplier participation via phone or e-mail.
• Develop and maintain long-term vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimating deficiencies as needed.
• Manage multiple projects from $4M to $400M with hard deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as needed.
• Prepare RFIs with clarifications and assumptions.

Conhecimentos

Reading drawings

Quantity take-off

Estimating labor costs

Risk identification

Vendor relations

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

MS Office

Planswift/OST

Ferramentas

Planswift/OST take-off

MS Office

Internal estimating software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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).

Our recruiting process is centralized and managed exclusively by the HR Department. We do not pay agency fees for unsolicited resumes. An unsolicited resume is defined as any resume submitted by a recruiter who has not been pre-approved by HR, has not signed our recruiting agreement, and has not been engaged by HR to fill a specific position.