Mechanical Estimator - Gpac
St Louis, MO
About the Job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Estimator! Gpac, a 30+ year-old recruitment company, is partnered with a well-established company in the Mechanical industry. This is your chance to join a team that values both exceptional service and a friendly working environment.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for appropriately evaluating the cost of mechanical systems in projects and evaluating the cost and schedule required to perform a project. The candidate will become familiar with our competitive advantages as an organization and will be able to communicate those to our benefit throughout the bidding process.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to manage mechanical bid process including general conditions, HVAC, process piping and ducting, millwrighting, and structural steel
- Perform cost comparison and analysis
- Recruit and maintain relationships with quality reliable trade contractors, vendors, and suppliers
- Estimate cost of all mechanical plans including accurate quantity take-offs
- Develop schedules and task durations
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new construction methods and markets
- Establish and monitor budgets for all construction phases
- Help identify cost-saving techniques, materials, and procedures
- Monitor plan changes
- Estimate prices of all changes
- Manage subcontractor solicitations as needed
- Experience drafting subcontractor scopes of work
- Ability to read and understand Contract Drawings and Specifications
- Maintain knowledge of competitive advantages in the industry to aid bidding process
- Assist with creating submittals and coordinate with project managers during pre-construction phase
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years of construction experience preferred
- Travel to job sites as needed
- Ability to work evenings or weekends if needed
- Familiarity with blueprints and ability to read plans
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 401(k) plan with generous matching.
- Dental and vision insurance for you and your family.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid time off to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones
If you are ready to join a dynamic and customer-focused team in the Mechanical Industry, do not miss out on this opportunity! For more information or to apply, please contact me at kesha.halcromb@gogpac.com I look forward to hearing from you!
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.