Mechanical Estimator / Preconstruction Manager / HPM

Overview

The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for conceptual budgeting and detailed estimating of HVAC, plumbing, and related systems (including process-specific systems). This position will also be expected to handle related thermal energy distribution, site drainage, roof drainage collection systems, sanitary sewerage, and domestic / fire water system utilities and infrastructure.

This position will work alongside other HPM team members to anticipate and fully account for scope of work related to mechanical systems when performing early conceptual budgeting as well as when assembling detailed estimates based on construction drawings and specifications. This role will support multiple preconstruction managers within HPM. As such, candidates should have experience handling multiple concurrent projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost budgets for plumbing and HVAC systems including planning quantity survey, sub / vendor solicitation, preparation of scope sheets, estimate preparation, review, and presentation.
• Provide all estimating project support related specifically to plumbing and HVAC systems.
• Prepare and maintain the Mechanical Systems project estimates and related Value Engineering options.
• Effectively communicate with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors and owners throughout the preconstruction process, build relationships, evaluates proposals and ensures accuracy of scope of work and pricing.
• Confer with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, owners and HPM team members on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors.
• Review drawings and plans for conflicting dimensions, elevations and discrepancies. Highlight any issues.
• Review plans and specification to prepare quantity surveys utilizing both 2-dimentional and 3-dimentional quantity survey tools.
• Researches and communicates to HPM team members changes in industry trends, new technologies / materials, energy code requirement changes, relevant commodity pricing fluctuations, and labor issues.
• Provides conceptual cost budgets and often iterative detailed cost estimates based on the level of design documentation available for a given project phase.

Requirements

Preferred Certifications / Memberships

EOE - / Vets / Disabilities

HPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of HPM without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of HPM.

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