Mechanical Estimator

Job Description

Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Contractor - Mechanical Construction- Estimator – MEP - HVAC

Our client is an excellent large mechanical contractor in the Greater Maryland & Washington, DC Metro area and is actively seeking a to add a Mechanical Estimator to the group. This role will provide take-off and estimates for mechanical projects including ductwork, HVAC, piping and plumbing projects, hydronic systems & boilers in commercial and industrial settings.

Job Description

Provide quantity take-offs, analyses, estimates, and studies

Review bid documents and RFP’s to determine the scope of work and prepare estimates

Negotiate and work with suppliers for material cost & availability

Able to communicate and interact with vendors, subcontractors and client

Ability to read project diagrams, drawings and specifications

Ability to meet deadlines for estimates/bids

Maintain existing relationships and develop new ones with clients, equipment and material vendors and subcontractors

Review invitations to bid and identify high potential opportunities

Review plans, specification and all relevant documents to understand project requirements

Submit RFI’s as needed to clarify a specific discrepancy or a potential problem

Request pricing from subcontractors and venders

Conduct research to obtain data on labor costs, materials, and production times

Obtain, review, and compare quotes from venders and subcontractors.

Negotiating price with the suppliers for the equipment & materials per the project budget

Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of estimating experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Process Piping, or Mechanical systems estimating in a mechanical contracting company

Able to read drawings and specification, compile an accurate take-off and summary

Preparation of mechanical estimate scopes of work, calculating takeoff of scopes of work for HVAC, mechanical and piping systems

Reviewed bid drawings, specifications, general conditions, and other relevant bid documents prior to materials take-off and cost estimate of mechanical projects for subcontract or prime bids

Communicate with vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractor requirements for pricing, delivery dates, and product compliance within specifications

Identifying possible cost saving opportunities

Knowledge of HVAC equipment, materials and methods of installation

Strong working knowledge of mechanical systems in Industrial, mechanical contracting, mechanical construction field

Knowledgeable in the use of a computerized estimating program as well as proficiency in Windows/PC-based software

Strong communication and negotiation skills, excellent team player

Excellent communication skills

My client is highly accessible to individuals that live in the Maryland, D.C. or Northern Virginia areas.

Alex Showers

Liberty Personnel Services

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Key Words: (Take-off, HVAC Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, HVAC, Commercial HVAC, Controls, HVAC Design, HVAC Engineer, HVAC/R, Plumbing, Process Piping, Mechanical Construction, Mechanical Contractor, Mechanical Estimating, Project Manager)

Full-time