Mechanical Estimator

Industrial Mechanical Estimator - Bellefonte, Pa 85-90K

Interested? Please send your Word or PDF format resume to Beth at bsprague@blackrockres.com

Seeking an individual to work in our client's Corporate headquarters that is capable of preparing detailed mechanical estimates. The individual must be familiar with Heavy Industrial Construction to include Manufacturing, Waste Water, Water Treatment and Process Piping. We also perform HVAC and plumbing construction. Candidate must be familiar with all piping systems and able to prepare final estimates based on Engineer provided plans and specifications - design-build experience is a plus.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for computerized estimating system, database, labor factors, updates

• Market evaluation and maintain project bid schedule

• Plan takeoff

• Bid setup

• Solicit subcontractors and suppliers

• Develop a pre-bid plan and schedule

• Bid projects with accurate budgets

• Quotation evaluation

• Bid document requirements and acknowledgements

• Develop a plan and proposal for design build or private work

• DBE goal evaluation and documentation

• Maintain historical unit cost and production rates

• Track and analyze competition and market pricing

• Work with Business Development regarding private work

• Work with Project Superintendent and Project Manager regarding change orders

• Other duties that may be assigned

Job Requirements:

• 4 year degree or industry experience equivalent

• Minimum 3 years' experience in industry

• Ability to read plans, cross sections, standards and specifications

• Public works knowledge

• DBE program knowledge

• Estimating software

• Microsoft office

• scheduling software

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, stand or walk for extended periods on uneven terrain

• Must be able to travel to project locations

• Ability to work in extreme weather and temperature conditions.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time

• Must have minimal ability to stand, sit, squat, bend, kneel, twist, crawl, reach lift, balance, carry, push, and pull as required for light duties of standard office positions

• Must be able to lift 20lb. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighting up to 10lb

• Exposure to air-conditioned/heated office environment

• Exposure to low noise levels from office equipment and voices

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