Mechanical and Piping Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. is hiring a Experienced Mechanical and Piping Estimator!

Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Dont wait any longer to join our CES Team today!

Benefits Offered: Medical Dental Vision Company Paid Life Insurance Additional Life Insurance Paid Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Accident Cancer Hospital 401 K Paid Time Off Holiday pay and more!

The Mechanical and Piping Estimator (ME) plays a key role in the Pre-Construction department and frequently alternates between tasks as required by the estimating load. The ME is expected to perform take-offs; review the take-offs done by others; prepare estimates budgets value engineering and proposals. On assigned projects the ME will handle all scope and pricing requirements between the post-bid and pre-award stage.

Essential Duties:

• Review plans and specifications to ensure that our estimates are in compliance with the contract documents.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and review all bid documents so that we properly account for all project requirements.
• Material take-off and prepare estimates for plumbing and mechanical (wet & dry side).
• Review sub and vendor quotes for scope and pricing.
• Produce budget and conceptual estimates with limited information.
• Take an active role in post-bid scope meetings with clients.
• Participate in turnover meetings for awarded projects and capable of packaging the entire estimate file for operations.
• Consult with other departments to discuss/formulate estimates.
• Exhibit ability to successfully mentor personnel within the department.
• Display a high degree of understanding with regard to project scope cost labor time and profit.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Take the lead role for the estimating team on assigned projects.
• Review estimates and take-offs of other estimators.
• Mentoring of less experienced team members.

Education/Experience/Licenses

• Bachelor of Science or High School Diploma with 8 years estimating experience or High School Diploma with 10 years trade related experience.
• A valid Florida Drivers License is required.

Qualifications Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and skill of:

• Two or more mechanical/plumbing trades (HVAC duct HVAC piping and plumbing)
• Strong familiarity with specialized systems to include but not limited to: Med gas steam compressed air combination waste/vent hydronics different duct classifications etc.
• Thorough development of estimated project scope and cost
• Advanced Excel Word Outlook Take-off software and basic computer operations
• Ability to recognize risk and qualify our proposals
• Focused and detail oriented to identify and eliminate errors or omissions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet time schedules deadlines and plan and organize work.
• Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Be well organized and reliable.
• Be comfortable working with numbers and technology.
• Multi-task with fast-paced environment.
• Win work at a reasonable profit.

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