Senior Mechanical Estimator - Atlanta Job at Turner Construction Company in Atla

Division: Atlanta Main

Project Location(s): Atlanta, GA 30301 USA

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings.

Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.

Position Description: Prepare detailed estimates for the project based on the design documents, narratives, and specifications, focusing on the Mechanical/Plumbing/Fire Protection trades.

Reports to: Preconstruction Manager / MEP Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead mechanical estimating responsibility for complex projects such as Mission Critical, Market Segment, and Government jobs with MEP package contract value of $25M+.
• Communicate estimate and scopes of work to stakeholders (e.g., Turner staff, architects, engineers, and owners).
• Prepare quantity take-offs, analysis, estimates, and studies for Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection items incorporated in scope from conceptual design through completed construction documents.
• Analyze existing site conditions and contract documents (e.g., plans, specifications) to determine required scope not already indicated.
• Establish working relationships with local material suppliers and equipment vendors to solicit accurate and current pricing.
• Develop working relationships with local Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection trade partners.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents.
• Provide first costs analysis and participate in life cycle analysis with Design team.
• Participate in decision making process with Operations and Procurement.
• Lead company-wide or regional MEP strategic initiatives and/or special projects.
• Contribute subject matter expertise of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems for project pursuits.
• Participate in development and implementation of MEP training.
• Lead integration of MEP Operations staff during MEP PreCon process.
• Coordinate equipment pricing with SourceBlue for estimates.
• Conduct value analysis to define cost efficient alternatives.
• Serve as liaison with Engineers, Design consultants, Trade partners, and Owner’s representatives.
• Prepare estimates and proposals for contract types.
• Participate in estimate reviews with Design team and client.
• Participate in project hand-off to Operations.
• Participate in authoring scope requisitions for bidding/procurement.
• Evaluate trade partner proposals and manage identified scope gap risks.
• Assist project staff to evaluate large change orders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of related Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems estimating experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection systems.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Supervisory experience desired.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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