Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC, Plumbing & Fire Protection

HTS Engineering Ltd.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HTS Engineering Ltd. seeks a Senior Estimator to develop accurate construction cost estimates across design stages and lead estimating personnel in line with Preconstruction standards.

The role involves mentoring staff, supporting bid packages, procurement, and cost control while collaborating with designers, clients, and the project operations team in a dynamic Dallas environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing accurate, detailed construction cost estimates at progressive design stages
• Developing associated scope of work clarifications
• Identifying risk items and the associated order of magnitude
• Assisting with Preconstruction resource management
• Assisting with the development and utilization of the Preconstruction processes, standards and tools
• Assisting the Pricing Lead and participating in estimate review meetings
• Contributing to cost savings exercises
• Assisting with the development of bid packages
• Assisting with the project construction budget
• Assisting with Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings
• Assisting with Subcontractor and Vendor relationships
• Assisting with project procurement and buyout
• Collaborating with Preconstruction Leadership
• Collaborating with designers and clients
• Collaborating and assisting the project operations team
• Following project construction costs and market trends
• Participating in Preconstruction software development, maintenance, and historical costs
• Leading and training Estimating personnel
• Travel as required - 10%-20%
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed

Job description

In this role, you will develop accurate, detailed construction cost estimates. The Senior Estimator leads and trains estimating personnel while following the Preconstruction standards and processes.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing accurate, detailed construction cost estimates at progressive design stages
• Developing associated scope of work clarifications
• Identifying risk items and the associated order of magnitude
• Assisting with Preconstruction resource management
• Assisting with the development and utilization of the Preconstruction processes, standards and tools
• Assisting the Pricing Lead and participating in estimate review meetings
• Contributing to cost savings exercises
• Assisting with the development of bid packages
• Assisting with the project construction budget
• Assisting with Preconstruction-Operations Turnover Meetings
• Assisting with Subcontractor and Vendor relationships
• Assisting with project procurement and buyout
• Collaborating with Preconstruction Leadership
• Collaborating with designers and clients
• Collaborating and assisting the project operations team
• Following project construction costs and market trends
• Participating in Preconstruction software development, maintenance, and historical costs
• Leading and training Estimating personnel
• Travel as required - 10%-20%
• Other duties which may be assigned as needed