Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator

The Mechanical Estimator has a focus on company wide success in adherence to MCC Standards and all preconstruction activities necessary for the preparation and undertaking for all of Manhattan's preconstruction services related to the mechanical scope of work. The position is responsible for compiling estimates, guiding owners, & driving precon deliverables to budget. The Mechanical Estimator must be a flexible and adaptable team-player, as well as have strong communication and client service skills.

In addition, the skill set of owning one's work & being confident in the message that is being delivered is crucial to this role.

Major duties & responsibilities include:

• Responsible for creating estimates for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work assigned
• Basic knowledge of unit pricing for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Basic knowledge of mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Owns Vendor Solicitation for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Negotiates pricing for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Owns contracts for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Responsible for bid package mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Assists in managing historical costs / estimating software database for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Makes recommendations for software updates for mechanical / fire protection scopes of work
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned

Job skills & abilities guidelines include:

• Knowledge and efficiency in Manhattan software
• Strong networking ability, known in the community
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math/accounting skills
• Ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Time management skills and organizational skills
• Ability to understand and follow directions
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Ability to accurately obtain quantities & compile estimates
• Knowledge of Autodesk Software
• Knowledge of Estimating & Takeoff Software

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree
  - Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 5 years of industry experience
• Experience w/ & Knowledge of Mechanical scope of work (subcontractor / design firm)

Working conditions and physical efforts include:

• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Use hands to type, handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or control.
• Occasionally lift, pull, or move up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional travel will be required, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).