Mechanical Estimator - Mission Critical

The Mechanical Estimator will conduct mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) estimating, budgeting, and bidding for assigned projects. They will interact with architects, clients, business development, and operations staff to ensure a clear understanding of project objectives, schedules, and other information.

The Mechanical Estimator will develop hard bids or negotiated work pricing proposals in response to specific proposal requests and obtain all needed cost information from reliable subcontractors and material suppliers to meet project requirements. Maintaining contact with subcontractors ensures an ample supply of subcontractors and materials for upcoming projects.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Review plans and architectural drawings; prepare quantity take-offs for assigned MEP projects.
• For negotiated work, ensure a complete review of plans and drawings. Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting for such items in the overall estimate package that represents the full scope of the project.
• Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned MEP projects.
• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items. Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractors prior to submission of the final estimate.
• Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes to ensure complete bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Develop scope specific inclusion worksheets and track completion by bidding subcontractors.
• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record, and track estimates. Maintain skills at utilizing appropriate software to provide optimal job performance.
• Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost-effectiveness.
• Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Interface with other individuals in the organization to obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.
• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating to ensure historical data is utilized.
• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies.
• Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.
• Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Competencies Required

• Analytical Skills – Demonstrated ability to gather, relate, and compare data from different sources, ensuring data is reliable, complete, and accurate.
• Communications – Proven ability to speak, write, and listen in a manner that commands attention and respect.
• Decision Making – Ability to analyze variables and contingencies, evaluate circumstances, assess potential outcomes, and develop a logical and timely solution that is consistent with the needs of the situation.
• Estimating – Demonstrates strong ability to accurately develop complete labor, material, and other costs associated with the full execution of various MEP projects that balance cost-effectiveness with client satisfaction.
• Financial Analysis – Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze construction cost and financial data; ability to use financial data to make accurate change orders, project schedules, general conditions, and other business decisions.
• Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills – Strong ability to forge solid working, trusting, and partnering relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and internal staff. Communicating data, position, or arguments in a manner that gains acceptance or agreement to reach the intended outcome. Seeks a win-win solution.
• PC Skills – Demonstrated experience and competence in office productivity tools such as Word, Excel, and MS Project. Demonstrated experience in estimating and other construction project management software such as Take Off, Bluebeam, Destiny (or equivalent), Building Connected and competent with Excel formulas.
• Self-Starter – Demonstrated skill at accomplishing work without the need for close supervision. Acts based on urgency, client needs, and the needs of the firm without always having to ask someone for guidance.
• Time Management – Demonstrated ability and success in accomplishing tasks by established deadlines; demonstrated discipline in using time management tools and techniques to effectively multitask when needed.

Background And Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in construction engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, related field experience with mechanical or electrical subcontractors, or experience with MEP Design Firms or equivalent experience required, plus 2-3 years of MEP estimating experience.
• Well-developed estimating, communication, financial analysis, budgeting, purchasing, negotiation, and computer skills are required.
• Possesses sufficient knowledge of all construction systems and disciplines, including mechanical and electrical, in order to complete comprehensive cost estimates without assistance from others.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement

Structure Tone Southwest is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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About Us

"Structure Tone Southwest is one of Texas' top-ranked construction management firms, and is a member of The Structure Tone Building Group - a $10B worldwide construction services leader. We provide construction management and general contracting services to commercial clients.

Market sectors include Corporate Office & Facilities, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Hospitality, Health Care, and Retail.

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.

We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com."