Senior Mechanical Estimator – Piping & Utilities

Baker Group; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Group in Ankeny, IA seeks an Estimator – Industrial to support Project Managers in planning, specifications, and Design/Build/Negotiated Projects. This role involves preparing take-offs for mechanical, process piping, and utility systems and maintaining estimating software.

You will coordinate with vendors and subcontractors, ensure bid deadlines are met, and apply best estimating practices. Five years of estimating experience and strong Excel are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years estimating experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer estimating systems.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, process piping, utility and structural systems, materials, labor and codes.
• Certificate or degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and maintain estimating software including maintenance of database and system components.
• Develop common mechanical, process piping, and utility systems for estimating software.
• Update estimating software piping specifications as needed for non-standard requirements of job specifications.
• Prepare all mechanical, process piping, and utility project take-off for inclusion into estimating book using estimating software: Drawing take-off, Review of job specs, Preparation of take-off reports, Distribution of estimating reports to Project Managers.
• Responsible for working with project stakeholders to prepare estimates for projects, including complete scopes of work with vendor/subcontractor pricing and coordination.
• Communicate with Project Managers regarding take-off data, job requirements, and specifications.
• Meet project bid deadlines and schedules.
• Possess thorough understanding of estimating best practices and industry standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of local market conditions including changes in material, equipment, and labor costs.
• Keep abreast of changes in industry technology and processes to determine impact on estimating methods.
• Assist Project Manager with Project Schedule, change order estimates, and cost analysis.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and subcontractors.
• Possess analytical skills to review and estimates compiled by others.
• Assist with estimating software training for new employees.

Skills

Estimating

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Project coordination

Education

Engineering/Estimating degree

Tools

Estimating software

REVIT

Microsoft Project

Quote Express

Job description

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20 PROJ MGMT/SALES/ESTIM/DETAI Full Time Professionals Ankeny, IA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1458

PURPOSE

The Estimator – Industrial will support Project Managers in the pursuit of both Planning and Specifications, along with Design/Build/Negotiated Projects. Maintain and grow the “Client for Life” concept for existing and new clients. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Set-up and maintain estimating software including maintenance of database and system components
• Develop common mechanical, process piping, and utility systems for estimating software
• Update estimating software piping specifications as needed for non-standard requirements of job specifications
• Prepare all mechanical, process piping, and utility project take-off for inclusion into estimating book using estimating software:
• Drawing take-off
• Review of job specs incorporating all requirements into take-off calculation
• Preparation of all take-off reports
• Distribution of estimating reports to Project Managers
• Responsible for working with project stakeholders to prepare estimates for projects, including complete scopes of work with vendor/subcontractor pricing and coordination
• Communicate with Project Managers regarding take-off data, job requirements, and specifications
• Meet project bid deadlines and schedules
• Possess thorough understanding of estimating best practices and industry standards
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of local market conditions including changes in material, equipment, and labor costs
• Keep abreast of changes in industry technology and processes to determine impact on estimating methods
• Assist Project Manager with Project Schedule, change order estimates, and cost analysis
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, vendors and subcontractors
• Possess analytical skills to review and estimates compiled by others
• Assist with estimating software training for new employees

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Certificate or degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years estimating experience
• Strong knowledge of computer estimating systems
• Strong knowledge and understanding of mechanical, process piping, utility and structural systems, materials, labor and codes

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• N/A

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Ability to read and understand job specifications, project drawings, sketches

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally
• May have occasional visits to a job site which would require periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Project
• REVIT
• Quote Express

Baker Groupis an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.