Posted 20 days ago
Senior Mechanical Estimator
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Secures profitable mechanical work by producing comprehensive estimates, analyzing bid documents, soliciting subcontractor bids, and leading an estimating team.
About this role
About the Position
The Senior Mechanical Estimator is responsible for securing profitable work through comprehensive Mechanical estimates and superior customer service, while effectively utilizing and developing his/her team.
Position Responsibilities
Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both short and long term
Analyze bid documents, in conjunction with Business Development, to qualify targeted opportunities
Receive new project documents and evaluate their contents to conceptually understand the project, including type of building, systems, key scope elements, and major factors for award
Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including system selection, layout, and sizing
Source, contact, solicit bids from, and distribute support documents to subcontractors and vendors
Estimate interim designs to track and confirm pricing
Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing
Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships
Provide leadership, direction, and training to assigned estimating team members
Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management
Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities
Partner with Operations to properly transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when necessary
Here’s What We’re Looking For
Ten or more years of relevant conceptual Mechanical estimating with a concentration in Multifamily, Highrise, or assisted living estimating experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred)
Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
Able to provide a high level of customer service
Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth
some of our benefits…
Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!
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