Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Sanford, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Sanford, FL is seeking a Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator to join our corporate office and support bids from project inception through award.

You will read drawings, perform quantity take-offs, calculate labor and equipment costs, identify risks, solicit subcontractors, and develop vendor relationships. Projects range from 4 million to 400 million, requiring multi-tasking and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of underground mechanical estimating or similar field experience.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and review drawings, specifications and reports.
• Perform quantity take-off of Pipe & Appurtenances with material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work across jobsite conditions.
• Identify risks including utility conflicts, dewatering needs, and excavation protection.
• Solicit Subcontractor/Supplier participation via phone and/or E-mail.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors and subcontractors.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimate deficiencies as needed.
• Attend Pre-Bid Meetings as needed.
• Write RFIs, clarifications and assumptions.

Skills

Underground estimating

Read drawings

Quantity take-off

MS Office

Planswift

Tools

Planswift/OST take-off

Internal estimating software

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).