
Senior Estimator - Plumbing and Mechanical
- Nashville, TN
- $95,656-176,964 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develops proficiency in the use of the Company estimating systems and processes.
- Recognizes, understands and applies estimating terminology, measures, concepts and principles for compiling all types of estimates.
- Recognizes how various processes/project actions and assumptions may impact the estimate and quantifies the impact.
- Assists in analyzing and using estimates to predict key project issues.
- Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of full project estimates. Provides complete conceptual and final estimating input.
- Understands construction means, methods, and sequences-singe discipline.
- Responsible for performing all aspects of estimating.
- Assists in the preparation of the Estimate Plan.
- Conducts work requiring independent evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard Estimating techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- May provide guidance to less experienced estimating personnel.
- Develops wage rate build-ups.
- Reads and interprets drawings, specifications, Requests-for-Proposals and contracts.
- Develops detailed material take-offs for procurement of bulk materials.
- Applies the various elements of the cost structure (overheads, G&A, insurance, etc.)
- Develops cash flow schedules and estimates.
- Knowledgeable of the CAES estimating system.
- Prepares scope and bid package breakdowns for subcontract and vendor quotes.
- Prepares subcontract bid analysis for scope, cost, and price.
- Understands Earned Value Management (EVMS) theory and application.
- BA/BS Finance, Engineering or similar curriculum and 6 years of construction estimating experience or AA/AS and 8 years of relevant experience or HS/GED and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- 6-10 years of experience in construction.
- Strong mechanical estimating aptitude.
- Strong plumbing/piping estimating experience.
- Estimating of mechanical systems in large scale construction projects.
- Experience from mechanical contractor working on large construction projects.
- Experience in estimating piping, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection.
- Experience in construction from:
- Sports/Stadium/Arena
- Airport/Aviation
- Healthcare/Life Sciences
- Hospitality/Hotel/High Rise Convention Center
- Proficiency in computer aided estimating software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
- This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
- This position is not hybrid nor remote.