Off Estimator; Mechanical

Take Off Estimator

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts quantity takeoffs and reviews project plans/specifications to gain a complete understanding of the projects scope.
• Generates takeoff reports for estimators and verifies their accuracy.
• Monitors all addenda, scope changes and breakouts to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner.
• Communicates with internal customers concerning issues with project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid.
• Verifies the specifications summary and enters specifications summary data into takeoff software.
• Identifies any missing pricing of labor, scope, and material.
• Communicates with vendors and suppliers regarding missing pricing required to complete bids.

Minimum Requirements

• High School or GED is required.
• Must understand commercial building and trade-specific codes and regulatory requirements.
• Plumbing/Sheet metal experience, 5 to 10 years.
• Must be able to interpret blueprints, schematics, isometrics, and specifications.
• Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and time management skills.

Environment

• Multi-location:
  Jobsite and office-based business model with a large, distributed workforce
• Pace: constant changing targets and quick turnaround is essential due to shifting priorities, changing client needs, and project specifications
• Demographic diversity: workforce enjoys a wide range of diversification associated with ethnicity, culture, position qualifications, socio-economic background, geographical differences, white & blue collar, etc.

Success Factors