Mechanical Estimator – Mission Critical

• Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids data center project proposals
• Identify risk, opportunities, and maintain a winning strategy
• Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, data center mechanical blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
• Prepare quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
• Apply work hour unit rates for each item in the estimate to generate overall direct work hours
• Understand construction equipment requirements
• Understand temporary facilities requirements and field non-manual staffing requirements
• Assist in soliciting quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers
• Distribute and maintain control of bid documents
• Identify special client or project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements and services
• Analyze project location and associated productivity
• Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements
• Ensure all bid forms are completed and properly executed
• Facilitate bid review meetings with Business Unit Management, estimating group, and/or business line management to finalize bids
• Coordinate with other departments during the bid process on proposals

Requirements

• 1 or more years’ experience with mechanical estimating for EPC, data centers, or 3-5 years of a mix of Oil and Gas industry experience & data centers
• Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 a plus
• Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities
• Construction field experience highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
• Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
• Knowledge of estimating Best Practices
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, ethical, and team player willing to grow with the company
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit 1/3 to 2/3’s of the scheduled work shift
• Ability to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates and other documents in either hard copy or on computer monitor
• Ability to observe construction progress outdoors by walking or driving to or on the site over rough or uneven terrain, which may be dusty, muddy, wet and noisy
• Follow safety regulations while on jobsite visits including the wearing of proper attire, safety gear, protective hat, safety glasses and shoes as required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical estimating for data center projects, including advanced knowledge of estimating strategies, construction industry practices, and the ability to prepare detailed estimates based on blueprints and specifications. Proficient in coordinating bid processes and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Mechanical Estimating
• Estimating Software (MC2)
• Construction Industry Practices
• Bid Review Coordination
• Quantity Take-Offs

Hard Skills

• Cost Estimating
• Detailed Estimates
• Quantity Take-Offs
• Estimating Strategies
• Blueprint Reading
• Labor Cost Analysis
• Risk Identification
• Work Hour Unit Rates
• Construction Equipment Requirements
• Temporary Facilities Requirements

Soft Skills

• Good Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Team Player
• Professionalism
• Ethical Conduct

Industry Keywords

• EPC
• Data Centers
• Petro-Chemical
• Power
• Gas Processing
• Refining
• Heavy Industrial Facilities
• Bid Documents
• Safety Regulations
• HES Requirements