Senior Mechanical Estimator II

Southland Industries, Inc.; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a Mechanical Construction Estimator to prepare budgets and detailed estimates for small to mid-size projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and price unit costs while coordinating with vendors for quotes.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel/Word are required. Minimum 3 years in mechanical estimating, and knowledge of estimating software will support success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred, or trade school or equivalent combination of technical training and or related experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical construction estimating
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Solid ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
• Solid ability to read and understand specifications and drawings
• Solid knowledge of construction costs and principles
• Solid ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and prorations to practical situations
• Solid drafting skills
• Solid Excel and Word skills
• Solid knowledge of Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical and Sheet Metal Estimating software
• Benefits

Responsibilities

• Prepares preliminary budgets, conceptual estimates and detail estimates for small to medium-size projects with experience generally in specific trade
• Analyzes drawings and uses software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing
• Performs basic red-lining of documents as needed
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison. Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed. Resolves discrepancies
• Solicits subcontractor bids and partners with vendors to build relationships and obtain quotes
• Reviews Request for Proposals (RFPs), Basis of Design and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Presents information and responds to questions from internal departments
• Position Details: Analyzes drawings and uses applicable software to perform material take-offs for detailed estimates and provides unit cost pricing
• Performs basic red-lining of documents as needed
• Assists with developing project updates and bid package estimate documents’ comparison. Tracks and adjusts quantities as needed. Resolves discrepancies

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Interpret cost data

Read drawings and specs

Construction cost knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Drafting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

Quick Pen Auto Bid Mechanical

Sheet Metal Estimating software

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a Mechanical Construction Estimator to prepare budgets and detailed estimates for small to mid-size projects. You will analyze drawings, perform material take-offs, and price unit costs while coordinating with vendors for quotes.

Strong communication, analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel/Word are required. Minimum 3 years in mechanical estimating, and knowledge of estimating software will support success in this role.