Job Details

We are currently seeking a dependable, hardworking, focused, and highly motivated Mechanical Estimator for Berg Enterprises, Inc. who has a high level of knowledge in commercial HVAC and plumbing estimating as well as general construction.

This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer in the review of plans/specs, solicitation/negotiation of prices from contractors and suppliers, quantity takeoffs, and all other tasks associated with a complete bid/estimating process, including closeout.

• Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for target pursuits to meet company objectives in both the short and long term
• Communicate with project leads to clarify the scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements while also maintaining and building relationships
• Read, understand, and assign costs to all bid-related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders)
• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including equipment selection, layout & sizing
• Perform detailed take-off and unit cost estimates of mechanical, plumbing, and process piping estimates
• Perform pricing breakouts as required by customers, general contractors and subcontractors
• Request, obtain, and evaluate vendor pricing while continuously following up on all bid projects and future awards/probabilities
• Electronically maintain records of all working documents and dates to back up estimates
• Oversee multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously
• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner

Recommendations.

• Understanding and knowledge of SMACNA standards that pertain to sheet metal ducting and HVAC systems
• Ability to estimate both design-build and plan/spec projects
• Competency with computerized estimating and digital takeoff software
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite
• Proficiency with mechanical takeoff software
• Detail-oriented personality with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work and produce within a deliverable deadline
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful experience preparing estimates for commercial mechanical projects

Compensation.

• We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and a host of other benefits.