Job Description

Summary

Hansen Mechanical Contractors seeking an experienced Mechanical Plumbing Estimator responsible for producing mechanical, HVAC and plumbing estimates. Estimate bids for various markets including; hospitality, healthcare, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other projects statewide. This position requires have 5-10 years’ experience estimating sheet metal, piping & plumbing work, preferably with hospitality projects. Applicants with Military experience are encouraged to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

 Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned.

The Mechanical Plumbing Estimator is responsible for producing mechanical, HVAC and plumbing estimates by analyzing proposals and requirements;

Provide Knowledge and expertise of plumbing, mechanical piping and sheet metal systems;
Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings and understand the complete scope of work required, with sometimes-limited information;
Visit construction project sites for job walks and meetings in the Greater Las Vegas area;
Review and understand all of the project bid documents;
Locate, notify and send bid information to subcontractors and vendors for quotations on outsourced work;
Complete the estimate takeoff, using on-screen computer estimating, within time deadlines;
Complete change order estimates for awarded projects;
Work as a team with other estimators, company divisions and departments;
Compile and finalize the estimate within time deadline and participate in team reviews with management on bid day;
Daily interaction with subcontractors and vendors; 
Evaluate bids of subcontractors and vendors for completeness of scope of work, schedule, compliance with specifications, or other bid requirements;
Prepare value engineering analysis in anticipation of the customer’s best interest
Develop the scope of work narrative;
Assist field operations with the estimate after bid award & at project closeout
Prepare proposal letter including scope of work, inclusions, exclusions and clarifications.  Additionally, meet proposal due date schedules;
Anticipate requirements of producing estimates with little information given
Consistent customer follow-up for feedback on bid / proposal, reporting results to management;
Enforce compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and report all variances to Vice President.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements

5-10+ years of estimating mechanical (piping) work required;
Mechanical Engineering Degree or Construction Management Degree from Accredited College/University preferred;
Experience with hospitality projects is a plus;
Professional work experience that demonstrates proficient knowledge of plumbing, mechanical piping and sheet metal systems;
Full working knowledge and experience with Trimble Quickpen;
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Excel, Word) and comfortable with spreadsheets and computerized on-screen takeoff program;
Produce accurate, timely and competitive estimates with minimal data;
Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors and owners;
Ability to maintain organization while multitasking in an extremely quick-paced environment;
Ability to adapt to Hansen Mechanical’s estimating policies and procedures;
Teachable / Trainable with the ability to receive constructive criticism;
Travel to job site locations in Greater Las Vegas.