Mechanical Estimator
San Jose, CA 
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Posted 12 days ago
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About Us:

Air Systems Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world's leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. Air Systems Inc. is a TOTAL FACILITIES SOLUTION for HVAC, Architectural Sheet Metal, Preventive Maintenance & Service, Electrical, High Purity Process Piping, Plumbing, Building Automation Systems and Energy Solutions.

Summary: The Mechanical Estimator analyzes a project before it starts, accurately estimating costs related to labor, materials, equipment, and value engineering opportunities. Daily operations include researching projects, developing reports on materials and crew requirements, and analyzing potential projects' bidding processes. This position also requires employees to build effective relationships with sub-contractors and partners.

Responsibilities Include:
* Duct and piping take-off and pricing
* Vendor and subcontractor pricing
* Updating estimating software database items including labor rates and material costs
* Coordinating bids with Project Engineers
* Writing proposal letters
* Filling out bid forms
* Maintaining historical bid information database
* Identifying value engineering options
* Cost budgeting for design-build projects
* Assisting with system selection options
* Communicates with Operations and Project Managers regarding estimates and designs
* Meets scheduled deadlines
* Coordinates with drafting and detailing departments on drawings
* Provides technical support to Project Managers and Project Engineers
* Presenting estimate to company executives at bid review meetings
* Negotiating pricing with subcontractors and vendors
* Attending offsite job walks as scheduled by General Contractors

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements:
* 5+ years experience estimating mechanical projects
* Knowledge of plumbing and mechanical codes
* Negotiating skills
* Strategic thinking
* Proficient on MS Office Suite
* Quotesoft and Bluebeam experience a plus

ASI Customer Service Promise Measures of Success
* Be passionate
o Customer focused approach
o Dedicated to a job well done
* Be professional
o Excellent verbal and written communication
o Strong organization and attention to detail
* Be a problem solver
o Able to work in a fast-paced environment
o Able to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently
o Able to creatively use skills and resources to get the job done
* Be a partner
o Team player
o Collaborative
* Be a performer
o Flexible
o Does what is right, even if it's not easy
o Asks questions


California is an "At Will" state. Employment with Air Systems an EMCOR Company is not for a specific term and it can be terminated by either the employee or Air Systems an EMCOR Company, with or without cause, and with or without notice at any time.

We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled






Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5+ years
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