If you are an estimator with strong piping or installation experience, please read on:
Located in Oakland, California, We specialize in complex industrial projects that include water and wastewater treatment plants, power generation facilities, and other complex industrial facilities. We generally self-perform all civil, structural, metal fabrication and installation, equipment erection, mechanical piping work, HVAC and odor control services. Our current annual revenues are approximately $65 million with approximately 70% construction, 20% HVAC and metal fabrication and 10% industrial maintenance. We manage hundreds of trade subcontractors on projects that provide specialty services. With more than 80 years of continuous service, we are passionate about providing our employees opportunity for career advancement and a great place to work. We are family-orientated and highly value the expertise and experience of our team.
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical estimator for a long term role with our team in Oakland!
What you need:
- Requires an Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in engineering or its equivalent from an accredited institution or has five years progressive experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledgeable with industrial piping systems, materials, and installation techniques; water and wastewater treatment facilities, including pump stations and related process equipment.
- Ability to accurately compute costs in a timely way using a computerized database.
- Ability to accurately calculate figures and amounts that include but are not limited to interest, percentages, basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to work cooperatively with supervisor/s, co-workers, managers, employees, business associates and customers.
What you will be doing:
- Supervised by Chief Estimator; assists in preparation of mechanical work related to piping, processing, installation, and/or other mechanical work by performing the following duties.
- Reviews plans and specifications to determine material and labor requirements and prepares itemized costs.
- Visits work site to determine if existing conditions would affect the scope of work.
- Performs quantity take off and pricing for mechanical work on bid projects: site work that could include piping, processing, installation, or electrical work (as required).
- Prepares subcontractor/supplier invitation list.
- Clarifies estimate issues with design engineers.
- Responds to phone calls from subcontractors to review and/or discuss subcontractors' scope of work.
- Recognizes and adjusts standard cost database to take into consideration risk and difficulty of actual work.
- Assists in drafting subcontracts for new projects.
- Assists in coordination of mechanical work with civil estimators prior to bid to ensure full scope of work.
- Assists in preparation and review of estimated budget costs for awarded projects.
- Prepares estimating files for use by general engineering division and project managers.
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision insurance (95% employer paid for employee)
- paid time off
- commuter benefits, and many more perks.
- Full retirement package: 401(k)
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) and profit sharing
- Career growth potential
- Outstanding company culture: work/life balance, friendly team environment, and employee recognition programs
- Opportunity to participate in community outreach programs and other charitable endeavors
So if you are an estimator with mechanical experience and interested, please apply!
For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.
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