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Mechanical Estimator in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR
Birmingham
4 days ago
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Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.


We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.


Large commercial construction General Contractor is seeking a Mechanical/Piping Estimator. The Piping Estimator will assist in creating plan and spec estimates, design build estimates, high level budgeting and general budgeting for our commercial and mechanical projects.


Responsibilities

  • Analyze drawings and specifications.
  • High attention to detail.
  • Understand contractual terms and conditions.
  • Issue intelligent and perceptive RFIs.
  • Performs quantity take-offs for piping systems and mechanical equipment for industrial piping and mechanical systems.
  • Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates in a timely manner.
  • Organize sub‑contractor and vendor quotations, and ensure quotes meet contract documents.
  • Maintain relationships with sub‑contractors and clients.
  • Prepares, coordinates, and evaluates subcontractor bid packages.
  • Assemble material and labor costing information for the company historical database.
  • Formulate cost breakdown from estimates for project managers pre‑construction budgeting.
  • Attend pre‑bid walk‑thru periodically.
  • Work with other company estimators assembling multi trade proposals.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience estimating commercial projects.
  • Computer estimating software experience. QuickPen AutoBid experience .
  • Experience with plumbing/piping and HVAC take off a plus.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel, Project).
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • Strong math and analytical skills.
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
  • Knowledge of Piping Plan, Isometric and detail drawings.
  • College Graduate or equivalent experience.
  • Mix of field and office experience will be helpful.

Company Description

We offer an extensive network of professionals, developed over 50 years of combined experience. Our business structure is simple - there is no bureaucracy to struggle with.


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