Responsibilities:

Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Lead team of MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) Estimators Develop and implement estimating procedures and best practices Responsible for updating CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system to include entering all bid opportunities, assigning bids to Estimators, managing bid calendar, and following up on bid status through award Build relationships with customers and manage all pre-bid activities Responsible for analyzing bid documents (drawings, specifications, etc.) and existing site conditions to properly outline scope of work, including all general conditions and requirements Responsible for providing alternate scope of work options based on existing conditions, engineering requirements, availability of materials, and cost Responsible for identifying all applicable related national, state, and local code requirements Responsible for identifying risks in the scope of work and ensure related costs are covered in the bid Responsible for obtaining reviewing sub-contractor proposals and ensure compliance with bid documents Responsible for managing RFI and change order requests Responsible for creating submittal packages Responsible for creating initial SOV (schedule of values) for handoff to Project Managers Responsible for managing pre-construction requirements of projects with Project Managers to ensure efficiency and profitability Existing relationships with material and equipment suppliers Other duties as assigned Requirements: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and their integration within commercial building projects 7+ years of experience estimating commercial MEP project work up to $5M 5+ years field experience as a journeyman or Foreman within MEP trade Experience with managing a 3+ person estimating team Proficient with estimating techniques and cost control, plus the ability to interpret computerized cost data and systems Proficient with MEP estimating software Proficient with Bid Board or other bid collaboration platforms Ability to communicate both verbally and thorough writing in a professional, courteous, and knowledgeable manner Ability to prioritize tasks according to deadlines and urgency, and complete them in a timely and professional manner Ability to comprehend, summarize, edit, and analyze data Ability to create, navigate, search and update company systems (emails, work orders, reports, quotes, invoices, etc.) Proficient with creating, editing, and analyzing Excel spreadsheets and Word documents