Chief Mechanical Estimator

• Collaborate with other divisions within the company on bidding opportunities to provided complete MEPF solutions to our customers.
• Communicate with company management on estimating/bidding/procurement strategies.
• Lead the company estimating scheduling.
• Mentor, train, and manage estimators as assigned.
• Analyzing blueprints to take off duct and piping with our bidding software by the team of estimators
• Determining the amount, type, and cost of materials and equipment needed for each mechanical project
• Determining the amount of labor required to complete each project
• Determining the potential profitability of mechanical projects to assist management in making sound bidding decisions
• Providing viable solutions Value Engineering (VE) ideas to increase project profitability
• Completing and submitting competitive project bids in accordance with established guidelines
• Regularly updating cost databases to accurately reflect fluctuating material and labor costs
• Evaluating labor and material costs to determine whether it is more feasible to construct mechanical components or sub-contract the construction of components
• Assisting the Superintendent and Project Manager with the overall plan for construction of an awarded project aligning with understanding and assumptions during estimating
• Communicating effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide needed assistance and technical support
• Assisting in the development of cost estimates of another department as may be required
• Soliciting and obtaining bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Optimize job costs by negotiating prices from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Possessing working knowledge of various types/categories of projects and specifications as it applies
• Work with project managers and company management to evaluate post construction performance of projects as it relates to estimating strategies for future projects.
• Maintain good relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and company personnel involved with various bids
• Utilizing company provided computer and various Microsoft applications to effectively communicate and accomplish task and functions as assigned

• Accountability – ability to accept responsibility and account for his or her actions
• Accuracy – perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Particular attention to detail, as an mechanical estimator needs to be highly detail-oriented in order to note all the details of a blueprint
• High analytical and mathematical skills which require an mechanical estimator to ensure that his/her calculations are accurate and correct to keep jobs profitable
• Sound organization and time management skills, as an mechanical estimator needs to ensure that he/she submits project bids on time, with the ability to maintain composure when multiple projects occur at once
• Communication – excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Conceptual Thinking – ability to think in terms of abstract ideas
• Experience with Trimble AutoBid would be a plus.
• Experience with estimating large commercial and industrial mechanical piping and sheet metal projects.
• Certification through the American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE) is advantageous but not required
• Candidate must have 5-7 years of experience minimum, ideally 10+ years.
• Ability to work with Company computers and computer programs as they relate to the job
• Able to work well with other team members

• Performance of the job may require sitting, handling items, and working with fingers to type, complete paperwork, and handle other administrative functions. Occasionally may be asked to walk, stand, talk, and hear others in conversation by phone or in person
• Sedentary physical performing non-strenuous daily activities of administrative nature
• Vision to perform tasks
• Ability to communicate with people
• Ability to work with Company computers and computer programs as they relate to the job
• Ability to work possibly more than a 40 hour week to ensure bids and proposals are submitted when required.
• Must be able to drive to various customer and project sites as occasionally required

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

At Lee Mechanical, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Lee Companies believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.