Mechanical Estimator

Nature of Work
Analyzes construction documents, proposal requests, proposals, and other documents to perform assigned estimating functions. Prepares estimates establishing the value of the work; routinely interacts with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors in preparation of estimates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in project approach plan and proposal kickoff meetings as requested
• Carries out estimating assignments in accordance with estimating project approach; implements quality control measures to ensure accuracy and completeness of estimates
• Assists with review of proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate
• Follows established processes and best practices in carrying out estimating assignments
• Solicits subcontractor and supplier bids and interfaces with their representatives in order to receive response bids prior to bid letting
• Establishes, maintains, and enhances business relationships with valued trade partners
• Utilizes and supports subcontractor prequalification program
• Maintains and improves subcontractor database through best practices for entering and updating subcontractor information
• Performs accurate, timely, and well-organized quantity takeoffs as assigned
• Computes cost factors and prepares estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes including self-performed work; selecting subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness and cost realism
• Scopes and tabulates subcontractor and supplier bids for conformance with bid documents to aid in determining the value of the work
• Utilizes estimating software and conforms to established policies and procedures
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Assists with prospects/clients in obtaining bid opportunities
• Analyzes and gathers cost data; organizes data into a useful format for use in future pricing and updates to cost database
• Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; presents recommended actions/solutions

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles; Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of estimating and CRM software

Education

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a four-year college/university or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 1 - 3 years or more of related work experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak · Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.

MMC Corp and its subsidiary companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA

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