Mechanical Estimator - Gilbert Mechanical

Gilbert Mechanical is seeking a Mechanical Estimator candidate capable of estimating complex mechanical projects for a variety of customers. The skills required to accomplish this include accurate take-offs, careful planning, financial tracking, knowledge of mechanical equipment, and strong communications. 

Location: Edina, MN

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects. 
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
• Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
• Manage project management team’s expectations through communications both written and verbal.
• Use sheet metal and piping/plumbing estimating software, currently Quote Express, to perform project takeoffs.
• Responsible for accuracy of all components of estimating workbook spreadsheets including verifying correct labor hours are assigned to the proper tasks, labor rates are accurate,
• Internal cost allocations, assumption, material, transportation, and other services not performed by company.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Attend job walks, bid review, meetings as needed.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience in the mechanical construction industry
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred
• Understanding and knowledge of mechanical systems, including sheet metal layout, piping/plumbing system design, equipment selection and knowledge of local mechanical codes
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work and produce a deliverable to a deadline.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Writing clarification letters for estimates performed.
• Competency with computerized estimating and digital take off software.
• Ability to estimate both design build and plan/spec projects.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam

Unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 
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