Mechanical Piping Estimator

Job Summary: As a Mechanical Piping Estimator at Accomplished Mechanical Industries, you will play a crucial role in the pre-construction phase, responsible for accurately estimating the costs associated with HVAC, process, and industrial piping projects. This position requires a strong understanding of piping installation and fabrication processes, industry standards, and the ability to collaborate with various teams to deliver comprehensive and competitive project bids.

Essential Functions

• Previous estimating experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communicator and problem-solver.
• Competency with computerized estimating and digital take off software.
• Ability to estimate both design build and plan/spec projects.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand mechanical drawings/prints and specifications.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite and specifically Excel
• Analytical review and reporting, detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work and produce a deliverable to a deadline.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Knowledge of estimating software, currently Wendes Software / software tools to perform on-screen project takeoffs.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of mechanical systems with ability to select proper system components as established by project engineer.
• Knowledge of and interconnection between mechanical piping and HVAC systems that stems from prior experience.
• Identify risks inherent to a project due to location, specific building type or construction, or any stringent specification, quality control, or safety requirements.
• Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for an assigned bid.
• Read, understand, and assign cost to all bid related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders).
• Analyze and accurately estimate cost of construction material and labor for new facilities, retrofit projects, and fabrication projects.
• Ability to run an independent assessment of an estimate's accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction, and costs) with the Chief Estimator prior to bid day.
• Work according to project timelines and required processes.
• Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
• Solicit, analyze, and select subcontractor / vendor proposals.
• Manage project management teams expectations through communications both written and verbal.
• Perform detailed take-off and unit cost estimates.
• Perform pricing breakouts as required by customers.
• Provide high quality product proposals for customer review.
• Communicate with vendors regarding product and shipping schedules.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• Electronically maintain records of all working documents and data to back up estimates.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Promote a safe and injury free work environment for each project.