Mechanical Senior Estimator

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings specifications and contract documents to determine project scope.
• Conduct detailed analysis of contract documents engineering drawings isometrics and specifications.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping structural steel equipment and related mechanical systems.
• Develop labor material equipment subcontractor and indirect cost pricing.
• Lead pricing of project-specific general requirements and project expenses.
• Analyze project risks opportunities escalation factors and contingencies.
• Lead internal estimate reviews bid strategy meetings and estimating teams.
• Coordinate with engineering procurement operations and project management teams.
• Establish estimate schedules and critical path timelines.
• Strong understanding of process flows P&IDs process piping concrete systems mechanical equipment installations and industrial construction methods. Proficiency with Bluebeam Excel.
• Knowledge of mechanical codes ASME API AISC specifications productivity standards and procurement strategies.
• Complete estimate turnover bid recap and trade buyout strategies with operations.
• Support project turnover and successful handoff to construction teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Construction Management Engineering Technology or related field preferred. Equivalent mechanical trade or field experience may be considered.
• Gold Seal certification in estimating required (CDN).
• 8-15 years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience leading estimates and pursuits on projects ranging from $25M to $500M.
• Experience estimating industrial power manufacturing energy data center or large industrial projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of different construction methods planning scheduling sequencing potential problems and timelines and is a district champion in these matters.
• Experience across hard bid/lump sum GMP construction management reimbursable and design-build delivery methods.
• Expert in understanding and teaching contract terms for various delivery models and able to identify contract risks and opportunity.
• Understands different bid processes and contract delivery type methods: Hard bid/lump sum guaranteed maximum price (GMP) unit price design-build target prices and construction management/cost reimbursable.
• Ability to lead successful teams.
• Resourceful and self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with owners peers and industry representatives and leverage the industry relationships for a competitive advantage.