Mechanical Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. is hiring a Experienced Mechanical Estimator!

Join an award-winning company that values people and is passionate about making a difference. Don't wait any longer to join our CES Team today!

Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospital, 401 K, Paid Time Off, Holiday pay, and more!

The Mechanical Estimator (ME) plays a key role in the Pre-Construction department and frequently alternates between tasks as required by the estimating load. The ME is expected to perform take-offs; review the take-offs done by others; prepare estimates, budgets, value engineering and proposals. On assigned projects, the ME will handle all scope and pricing requirements between the post-bid and pre-award stage.

Essential Duties:

• Review plans and specifications to ensure that our estimates are in compliance with the contract documents.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and review all bid documents so that we properly account for all project requirements.
• Material take-off and prepare estimates for plumbing and mechanical (wetdry side).
• Review sub and vendor quotes for scope and pricing.
• Produce budget and conceptual estimates with limited information.
• Take an active role in post-bid scope meetings with clients.
• Participate in turnover meetings for awarded projects and capable of packaging the entire estimate file for operations.
• Consult with other departments to discuss/formulate estimates.
• Exhibit ability to successfully mentor personnel within the department.
• Display a high degree of understanding with regard to project scope, cost, labor, time and profit.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Take the lead role for the estimating team on assigned projects.
• Review estimates and take-offs of other estimators.
Mentoring of less experienced team members.

Education/Experience/Licenses

• Bachelor of Science, or High School Diploma with 8 years estimating experience, or High School Diploma with 10 years trade related experience.
• A valid Florida Driver's License is required.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and skill of:

• Two or more mechanical/plumbing trades (HVAC duct, HVAC piping and plumbing)
• Strong familiarity with specialized systems to include, but not limited to: Med gas, steam, compressed air, combination waste/vent, hydronics, different duct classifications, etc.
• Thorough development of estimated project scope and cost
• Advanced Excel, Word, Outlook, Take-off software and basic computer operations
• Ability to recognize risk and qualify our proposals
• Focused and detail oriented to identify and eliminate errors or omissions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work.
• Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Be well organized and reliable.
• Be comfortable working with numbers and technology.
• Multi-task with fast-paced environment.
• Win work at a reasonable profit.

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Further details will be provided during the interview process and the job description. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Work Place