What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Estimator position at BLHI?
Reports to:
Preconstruction Manager, or Mechanical Director
Mentors:
Co-Operative Education Students and Interns
Educational Requirements of position:
- Degree/Experience
- 4 year degree in a relevant curriculum from an accredited college or university or minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Technical Requirements of position:
- Software
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Bluebeam & various estimating software packages.
- General
- In depth knowledge of plan and specification reading
- Mastery of quantity take-off & subcontractor solicitation
- Mastery of mathematical formulas required to perform quantity take-off and bid evaluation
- In-depth understanding of subcontractor bid evaluation
- Detailed knowledge of mechanical and industrial building systems
- Basic understanding of trade sequencing
- Basic understanding of contract language
- Basic understanding of risk management
Essential Function of the position
- Detailed review of plans and specifications
- Perform detailed quantity surveys and input into estimating software for cost estimation
- Constant communication with the Preconstruction Manager and fellow estimators about unusual situations, possible scope gaps, etc.
- Distributes plans and specifications to subcontractors/vendors
- Subcontractor/Vendor solicitation and follow up. Must maintain constant communication with and support subcontractors/vendors throughout the bid process. Must provide at least 3 competitive bids on all scopes of work for which he/she is responsible.
- Visit subcontractors/vendors as time allows to maintain a good working relationship
- Provides support for the subcontractor prequalification effort
- Develop RFI’s and submit to design leads
- Analyze quotes from multiple subcontractors/vendors
- Perform buyout and drafting of subcontracts and purchase orders
- Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time under the direction of multiple supervisors
- Maintain subcontractor/vendor database
- Maintain an active presence in the industry
Relationship Management
- Establish and maintain relationship with subcontractors and vendors
- Supports company community service projects.
Corporate Culture/Evolution
- Embraces BLHI Corporate Values
- Demonstrates adherence to BLHI Corporate Values in daily management
- Interacts with professionalism and pro-activism
- Continually seeks feedback and personal development for advancement
- Seeks to learn about the history of BLHI
- Seeks to understand and further the overall objectives of BLHI
Mental Effort
Considerable mental effort and comprehension, sustained concentration with frequent interruptions
Physical Effort
Requires moderate, varied physical effort and dexterity including: sitting stationary, moving around an office or jobsite, seeing and communicating effectively.
Working Conditions
Varied – Small private office, cubical or shared office with public contact/fellow employees.
Likely advancement position:
Senior Mechanical Estimator
Requirements for Advancement:
- In-depth understanding of BLHI estimating systems and procedures
- In-depth understanding of mechanical and industrial building systems
- In-depth understanding of subcontractor/vendor negotiation
- Ability to train new estimators
- Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once
- Ability to manage multiple estimators throughout the estimating process
- Ability to effectively give presentations to superiors and clients
- Working knowledge of contract language
- Working knowledge of risk management
- Evidence of effective internal and external relationship management
- Evidence of operating within BLHI Corporate values and requiring same of others
- Understanding of BLHI overall goals and objectives
- Commitment to further development
*Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
*This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not prohibit or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, and is subject to change at any time.
