MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR

We are growing and in need of a Mechanical Engineer to prepare proposal estimates (bids) for plumbing and fitting mechanical type projects and have experience reading blueprints, working with design specifications, unions, and safety requirements.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

*Become familiar with the company's operations

*Manage all aspects of the estimating process

*Use Fast Pipe Bid Estimating software to do plumbing and fitting takes-offs

*Review specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of the estimate,

including addenda 

*Prepare plumbing and fitting take-offs

*Visit job sites to verify field conditions

*Solicit subcontractor bids and vendor quotes

*Assemble estimating spreadsheets

*Prepare job turnover documents

*Working knowledge of project scheduling:  CPM (Critical Path Method)

*Support other department personnel as required

*Estimate small to medium-sized projects independently

*Maintain current files and log

*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects

*Other duties as assigned

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

*Bachelor's degree (BS) in mechanical engineering from a four-year college or university or

 equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.

*Five to ten (5-10) years of experience in similar wet side/mechanical construction estimating

and related functions.

*Knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques and utilizing that knowledge to support

company objectives.

 

SKILL LEVEL:

*Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and the

fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.

*Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical

situations.

*Ability to operate a personal computer using spreadsheet, word processing, data base, and Fast

Pipe estimating software.

 

 

For consideration, please submit the following four items:  a cover letter with your resume, salary history and salary requirements to:

 

Ms. Susan M. Williams

NOGLE & BLACK MECHANICAL

1406 W. Cardinal Court

Urbana, IL 61801

 

Salary is commensurate with experience.  Excellent benefit package.  There is NO relocation assistance with this position.  No phone calls please.