Senior Mechanical Estimator – Lead, Complex Projects

Southland Industries; Town of Texas (WI); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Annual bonus

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Professional development

Wellness benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Southland Industries, a leading MEP contractor, seeks an experienced Estimator to coordinate full estimating services on large, complex mechanical/electrical projects. You will mentor junior estimators and drive the bid from conceptual to final, reviewing specs and drawings, leveraging history data and specialized software.

Responsibilities include leading plan reviews, managing risk, and ensuring complete, well-organized estimates ahead of deadlines, with collaboration across preconstruction

Formación

• 8-10 years estimating, cost control and/or engineering experience related to mechanical and/or electrical construction.
• Successful track record estimating and negotiating large, complex projects.
• Thorough knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, FastPipe/Fastduct and/or McCormick/ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software, cost control systems and accounts.
• Ability to successfully coordinate and supervise group work effort.
• Superior technical, analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and lead total estimating effort relevant to particular bid or project.
• Provide complete conceptual and final estimating input on complex projects.
• Review proposal specifications, drawings, attend pre-bid meetings, etc., to determine scope of work and required contents of project estimate.
• Utilize and understand historical data from estimate, purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc., as part of risk management.
• Prepare estimates by calculating complete takeoff for scope of work using FastPipe/Fastduct and/or McCormick/ConEst(Intellibid) estimating software.
• Interpret and/or fill in scope gaps when drawings or designs are Seek assistance from Engineering when required and approved by Chief Estimator or Preconstruction Manager.
• Identify any unique quality control provisions or safety requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Identify any schedule requirements for the project and incorporate related costs into bid.
• Ascertain any risks related to the project in order to guarantee that provisions are made for those risks and incorporate related cost into bid.
• Incorporate project information, qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions into standard proposal letter template for final execution with preconstruction
• Develop final estimate summary sheet and coordinate with Chief/Estimating Manager to finalize related items including general conditions work sheet.
• Do what it takes to ensure that estimates are complete, well-organized, and ready for review before the given deadline. Including, but not limited to, scheduling and leading plan review meeting at least 36 hours prior to bid date.
• Maintain files of working documents as back‑ups.
• Coordinate with the field operations team on successful bids to provide a thorough transition to the project team.
• Follow awarded contracts, as assigned - may include estimating additional work items, change orders, procuring material, etc.
• Provide leadership and mentor junior estimators and other members of the Preconstruction group.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
• Confirm compliance and accuracy of all vendor quotes with scope of work and specifications.
• Maintain and update vendor call list.
• Develop, maintain and submit a conformed set of drawings and documents to operations for secured projects.
• Review estimating book with Chief Estimator prior to turn over. Make (2) copies for turnover and provide electronic copy of book contents.
• Execute Spec Review Form for all bidding projects.

Conocimientos

Estimating

Cost control

Engineering experience

Leadership

Communication

Herramientas

FastPipe/Fastduct

McCormick/ConEst(Intellibid)

Estimating software

Descripción del empleo

Southland Industries, a leading MEP contractor, seeks an experienced Estimator to coordinate full estimating services on large, complex mechanical/electrical projects. You will mentor junior estimators and drive the bid from conceptual to final, reviewing specs and drawings, leveraging history data and specialized software.

Responsibilities include leading plan reviews, managing risk, and ensuring complete, well-organized estimates ahead of deadlines, with collaboration across preconstruction