Christman Facility Solutions · 13 hours ago
Plumbing/Mechanical Estimator
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChristman Facility Solutions is a leading national general contractor seeking a Plumbing / Mechanical Estimator. The role involves accurately estimating plumbing and mechanical project scopes, reviewing plans and specifications, and developing relationships with vendors and clients to ensure successful project execution.
Facilities Services
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Noelle Lewin, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Accurately estimate plumbing and mechanical project scopes in commercial and industrial markets using digitized take-off software
Review and interpret plans and specifications to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements, and prepare bid documents/proposals
Attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and attend post-bid review meetings to negotiate/finalize scope, schedule, and price
Develop and maintain relationships with material suppliers, equipment vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and other clients (owners/end users)
Work closely with the construction department manager and project managers to continuously improve current processes through analyzing past performance, and to develop/further the strategic goals of the construction department
Organize and frequently update estimating software material cost databases to ensure accurate costs are consistently utilized on bids
Assist in project management tasks as needed, including budgeting, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection
In collaboration with Project Managers, they will attend Project Kickoff and Percent Complete meetings
Assist in gathering information to complete Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements
Maintain and keep current bid list to send to subcontractors and vendors
Assist Project Manager with subcontractor and major equipment supplier's selection during bid process and before bids are awarded
Write scope letters describing the jobs in which he or she bid
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a mechanical or construction discipline, comparable trade school certification requirements
Minimum of 5 years of related experience in the construction industry
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint)
Proficient or previous usage of Trimble - Auto Bid Software
Knowledgeable in plumbing and mechanical systems, and material types
Ability to effectively dissect front-end bid documents and specifications
Familiar with plumbing, HVAC, and boiler codes
Requires an ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and adjust to changing situations
Requires initiative, attention to detail/accuracy, and an ability to prioritize and multi-task
Requires effective written and verbal communication skills
Requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and the ability to maintain a positive attitude while dealing with co-workers, clients, vendors, etc
Must be able to work independently with limited supervision while still able to collaborate in team settings
Knowledge of Procore
Preferred
Experience in design-build projects a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
401K contribution
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Christman Facility Solutions
We turn problems into projects and projects into long-term solutions to serve the life cycle of facilities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase