Chief Mechanical Estimator

Blue Ridge Executive Search

New York
30+ days ago

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Skills

Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bid Analysisunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Planunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Comparative Analysisunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Engineeringunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Cost Analysisunmatched
Cost Engineeringunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM)unmatched
HVACunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Microsoft Access Databaseunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Power BIunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Proposal Developmentunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Quantitative Analysisunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Strategic Planningunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Training Programunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
United States Department of Energy (DOE)unmatched
Workforce Planningunmatched

Description

Senior Mechanical Estimator-New York City, New York
Role Overview
We are looking for a Mechanical Estimator to head our mechanical estimate group out of our Mount Vernon Office. Projects are in the Greater New York City Area, and the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of HVAC and Plumbing trades and practices. The Mechanical Chief Estimator oversees the direction of an estimating team within a group, office, or region. Develops and implements the estimating business plans and activities. Organizes and manages the execution of the cost estimate deliverable process from initial client meeting through to final client acceptance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
Understanding and working knowledge of the various New York contracting Agencies
Assigns and manages and teaches project staffing levels and workforce plans.
Understanding and ability to price scopes of work utilizing man-hours and crews and production.
At least 10 years of experience in estimating, planning, or cost engineering on engineering, procurement, and construction HVAC and Plumbing projects.
Ability to manage the development of estimates from inception to completion, including developing an achievable estimate plan, inclusive of budget, preliminary schedule, and leading the estimating team in executing the estimate.
Previous field experience on large-scale ($250M+) mechanical projects.
Expertise to ensure estimate quality and integrity
Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities.
A track record of collaborating to develop proposal strategies with the project manager or proposal manager and joint venture partners, as applicable.
Demonstrated ability to establish the conceptual scopes of estimates and studies when definition is not available; applies experience and expert judgment to compensate for undefined scope.
Experienced with bid evaluations of cost and schedule criteria and prepares bid evaluations. May participate in discussions with vendors, and pricing discussions with senior leadership.
Experience identifying risks and participating in mitigation planning; can assesses the uncertainties associated with productivity, material pricing, wage rates and quantity variation.
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills to assess estimates and compare with historical performance on projects.
Experience reviewing and recommending approval of major estimates. Responsible for the quality and integrity of estimates produced by the team. Audits to ensure the quality of estimating functions. Reviews estimate basis and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness. Ensures that lessons learned are incorporated into estimates.
Demonstrated ability to lead or direct discussions in management reviews. Presents estimates to senior management.
Experience establishing or updating estimating policies, standards, procedures and training programs, including providing input to WDF’s Estimating Department and adhere to policies that may apply across national business units.
Can develop and conduct estimating training programs that include developing curricula and presenting material.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of estimating, cost engineering, and scheduling work processes and systems. Timberline, Navisworks,P6
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction functions customarily acquired through extensive experience in the Mechanical Construction industry.
Experience using standard software applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and PowerBI to analyze and present estimating and project performance data. Timberline, Navisworks, Revit, Trimble

What’s in it for you?

$200-400K DOE
Competitive bonus structure and benefits package
Offices in Mount Vernon, projects in Greater New York City
Marquee projects
Dynamic team environment

LET’S TALK

Blue Ridge Executive Search
P.O. Box 1237
Etowah, NC 28729
Phone 828.891.9616
Fax 828.891.9617
www.blueridgesearch.net

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