Mechanical Estimator

Hays is working with a world class family owned civil general contractor who is hiring for a Mechanical Estimator. They work on projects in the following sectors; civil infrastructure, oil & gas, mechanical, and industrial. On top of the leading salary and excellent benefits, this company cares about it's community and their team. They are offering over range of $100,000 - $130,000 salary with 90% medical premiums covered with excellent health/vision/dental plans, 401k, bonus, and career growth opportunities. Below are the responsibilities and qualifications of the role.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create bid invites and send out to chosen subcontractor lists.
• Follow-up with subs and vendors, including by phone.
• Review plans, specifications RFI’s, schedules, and other documents to understand a project’s requirements.
• Document management.
• Perform takeoffs using OST (onscreen takeoff).
• Populate estimate in Quotesoft and HeavyBid.
• Create scope sheets for vendors and subs.
• Review scopes in meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and clients.
• Evaluate pricing and scope to produce a complete scope and purchase.
• Complete Estimate Files for pricing lump sum work.
• Extrapolate QTO and pricing for simple schematic or conceptual pricing.
• Coordinate meetings during the estimating process.
• Gain additional experience with mechanical trades and / or Subject Matter Expert (SME) trades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in either mechanical engineering, construction management, architecture or an equivalent combinations of technical training and/or equivalent experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of the regional construction market and a keen understanding of costs and pricing
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and able to effectively multitask while working in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent time management and prioritization skills
• If the employee does not currently have OSHA 10 safety training, they will be required to acquire it.
• English Fluency
• Excel fluency