Senior Mechanical Estimator

B.L. Harbert International is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to work in our International Construction Group in Birmingham, Alabama. The Senior Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for estimating the following:
Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, Hydronic, Plumbing, Civil Utilities, Fire Protection, Treatment Plants, and Air-side and Wet-side Specialty systems. Applicant would work directly for the Director of Mechanical and with other BLHI estimating staff.

Responsibilities:

* Attend and participate in pre-bid meetings both within and outside of the organization including periodic international travel

* Perform thorough review of available RFP documents and prepare RFI's for submission to the client

* Coordinate with architects and engineers from multiple disciplines to prepare Statements of Work and Technical Narratives

* Solicit pricing from vendors for various activities

* Respond to vendor inquiries and provide direction as necessary

* Perform quantity survey based on documents with varying degrees of completion ranging from programming narratives to 100% Designed and Issued for Construction packages

* Evaluate vendor proposals considering, pricing, project location, product availability, product durability, vendor service history and other value based factors

* Prepare proposals for mechanical works using in-house standard Excel templates, as well as develop project specific proposals based on RFP bid forms

* Participate in pre-submittal cost review meetings

* Assist with preparation of departmental budget for mechanical works following project award

* Attend and participate in post-award kick-off meetings

* Assist project coordinators with early procurement planning

* Support Project Coordinators and Site Personnel with change order proposals and negotiation

* Identify and evaluate new products and vendors

* Maintain historical pricing for materials, equipment and subcontractors

Requirements:

* U.S. Citizen

* Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance

* 10+ years of experience preparing mechanical estimates for various types of construction including: government and military, light industrial, process piping, data center and healthcare

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or related field (will consider experience in lieu of degree)

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

* Experience with estimating software such as:
On Center OST, Fast Est (FastDUCT/ FastPIPE), Trimble MEP or similar programs

* Experience with Autodesk Revit and Navisworks

Physical Demands:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee must:

* Have the ability to repetitively use hands to grasp, reach above and below with arms, and work overhead

* Have the ability to stoop, bend, walk, kneel, crouch and crawl

* Have the ability to lift, carry and/or move up to 25 lbs. of weight in the form of paper, boxes, files, etc.

* Have the ability to sit for extended periods with occasional standing required

* Possess the manual dexterity to operate office equipment, filing, and perform specialized skills

* Possess a high degree of concentration necessary in a busy office environment

Work Environment:

To perform the duties of this job, the employee

* Must be able to work in an office environment

* Must have flexibility with hours in order to better accommodate business needs

B.L. Harbert International, LLC offers an excellent benefits package including a competitive US base salary, BCBS medical and dental, group insurance, 401k plan and paid holidays and vacation.

B.L. Harbert International, LLC is an EOE / Vets / Disabilities