Mechanical Senior Estimator – Dallas, TX

WRS

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
 
Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for any discipline. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.
 
 
What you’ll do:
 

  1. Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  2. Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.
  3. Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work, using FastPIPE or FastDUCT or McCormick estimating software.
  4. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.
  5. Support other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
  6. May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
  7. May provide support to field operations regarding MEP estimates
  8. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

 
What you’ll need to be successful:
 

  • Familiarity with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT, McCormick or similar estimating software
  • Working knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
  • Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
  • Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines

 
What you bring to the table:
 

  • High school degree or equivalent; some technical training or advanced education preferred
  • 7-10 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to construction

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POSITION SUMMARY
 
Prepare portions of contract proposal estimates for any discipline. Perform take-offs on systems, material and equipment according to applicable project plans and specifications.
 
 
What you’ll do:
 

  1. Prepare proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate.
  2. Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs.
  3. Prepare estimates by calculating complete take-off of scope of work, using FastPIPE or FastDUCT or McCormick estimating software.
  4. Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including information on pricing from suppliers through direct contact, sales brochures, price lists, software uploads, etc.
  5. Support other department personnel as required; may include preparing estimates in other disciplines.
  6. May review design options and recommend best solution based on cost, engineering quality, or availability of materials.
  7. May provide support to field operations regarding MEP estimates
  8. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

 
What you’ll need to be successful:
 

  • Familiarity with FastPIPE and/or FastDUCT, McCormick or similar estimating software
  • Working knowledge of assigned discipline, estimating techniques and cost control
  • Ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems
  • Ability to perform detailed work and successfully meet deadlines

 
What you bring to the table:
 

  • High school degree or equivalent; some technical training or advanced education preferred
  • 7-10 years estimating, controls and/or engineering experience related to construction