Develop accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems including HVAC piping, duct, and plumbing. Analytical, attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are essential for preparing an estimate and delivering results that exceed client expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyze drawings, specifications and project documents to develop accurate cost estimates.
Prepare detailed take-offs for mechanical systems, including HVAC piping, duct, and plumbing.
Solicit and evaluate bids from subcontractors and suppliers.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to clarify scope and requirements.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and provide value engineering options.
Prepare bid proposals, budgets and tender submissions.
Maintain historical cost data for reference in future estimates.
Attend meetings and site visits as needed.
Stay updated with industry trends, codes, and pricing standards.
Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, policies and deadlines.
Qualifications:
ExperienceExperience - minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical/Plumbing Estimator.
Proficiency in estimating software (Trimble AutoBid, Bluebeam), strong understanding of Mechanical/Plumbing Systems and excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and mathematical skills, along with attention to detail and effective communication abilities.
Ability to work w - minimum 5 years of experience as a Mechanical/Plumbing Estimator.
Proficiency in estimating software (Trimble AutoBid, Bluebeam), strong understanding of Mechanical/Plumbing Systems and excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and mathematical skills, along with attention to detail and effective communication abilities.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Quickpen Design software; MS Internet Explorer Internet software; MS Excel Spreadsheet software and MS Word Word Processing software.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Charlotte, NC
Skills
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Business Writingunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Data Collectionunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Educational Technologyunmatched
Government Regulationsunmatched
HVACunmatched
Historical Cost Principleunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
Internet Applicationunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
Microsoft Internet Explorer Browserunmatched
Microsoft Wordunmatched
Pipingunmatched
Plane Geometryunmatched
Plumbingunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Proposal Writingunmatched
Reporting Skillsunmatched
Software Designunmatched
Solid Geometryunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trigonometryunmatched
Value Engineeringunmatched
Word Processingunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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