Senior Process-Piping & HVAC Estimator (Onsite)

The Mice Groups, Inc.; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mice Groups Inc. is seeking experienced Estimators to join its Preconstruction team. The role focuses on process-piping, HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex commercial and industrial facilities.

Onsite work in Fountain Valley, CA with future office in Irvine. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, strong knowledge of P&IDs, and proven ability to manage full bid cycles from takeoffs to proposals.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of process-piping and/or mechanical estimating experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience working for a mechanical subcontractor strongly preferred.
• Experience estimating plumbing and/or HVAC systems.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs.
• Experience performing piping and process takeoffs.
• Experience with Design-Build, Design-Assist and Plans & Specs projects.
• Experience with biomedical facilities, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, cleanrooms or similar technical environments preferred.
• Proficiency with estimating and on-screen takeoff software.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple bids and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of the estimating and bidding process.
• Perform detailed process-piping, plumbing and/or HVAC takeoffs.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, construction drawings and specifications.
• Develop material and labor cost estimates for large and complex projects.
• Prepare Design-Build, Design-Assist, Plans & Specs estimates and conceptual budgets.
• Attend bid meetings, job walks and preconstruction meetings.
• Prepare bid proposals, bid forms and supporting documentation.
• Review project scopes and new construction contracts.
• Price change bulletins and additional project scope.
• Collaborate across plumbing and HVAC estimating teams on combined pursuits.
• Assist with project budgets and Schedule of Values during project startup.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternative solutions.
• Coordinate with project-management teams after project award.

Skills

Process-piping Estimating

Mechanical Estimating

P&IDs Reading

Design-Build

Plans & Specs

Estimating Software

On-screen Takeoff

Excel

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Job description

The Mice Groups Inc. is seeking experienced Estimators to join its Preconstruction team. The role focuses on process-piping, HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex commercial and industrial facilities.

Onsite work in Fountain Valley, CA with future office in Irvine. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, strong knowledge of P&IDs, and proven ability to manage full bid cycles from takeoffs to proposals.