Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator Position Overview

Industrial Accessories Company (IAC), a multifaceted industrial engineering, manufacturing, and construction company with a focus on industrial air pollution control (APC) solutions. As a leading turnkey EPC organization, capital equipment supplier, OEM, and parts supplier IAC has a long commitment of taking care of client needs in communities across North America. Our strong values and excellent working environment attract high-caliber employees who are passionate about what they do. IAC is a manufacturer of dust collector systems located in Overland Park Kansas. Our equipment includes baghouse collectors, wet scrubbers, explosion /fire protection equipment, airlocks, pneumatic and vacuum conveying systems, and fans.

Job Overview and Target Requirements:

As a Senior Mechanical Estimator for IAC/Adelphi Construction, this position’s primary focus will be estimating a variety of mechanical type projects which includes, but is not limited to, structural steel erection, equipment pre-assembly, equipment installation, piping installation, ducting installation, portions of our EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construct) projects and some SEP (Standard Engineered Products) projects. IAC / Adelphi largely self-performs all construction-related scopes of work except for electrical. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical knowledge and who is a team-oriented communicator who can help the organization by being strong at estimating and proposal generation.

Primary Responsibilities

Organize plans and specifications, perform quantity take-offs

Communicate with our structural engineering team (in-house or consultant) and be able to fill scope gaps on conceptual drawings and schematics

Delegate and coordinate concrete and electrical estimates to the respective estimators

Partner with sales engineers to obtain information to properly evaluate and scope projects.

Attend pre-bid job meetings and site surveys as required

Generate RFIs, when appropriate, prior to bidding, and send them to the appropriate entity

Understand Geotechnical Reports and include the costs for the identified requirements

Build a preliminary schedule with Microsoft Project

Have the ability to complete conceptual estimates in a timely manner

Generate detailed Proposal documents, inclusive of Narrative, Scope of Work, and Schedule

Lead Proposal Challenge/review meetings

Lead the Kick Off / Hand Off meeting between Estimating and Project Management

Single point of contact with the client to schedule and deliver the scope of service, as necessary

Perform peer bid reviews and analyze completed job cost information to improve estimating methods and procedures

Manage or assist Project Management in estimating change orders or other project needs related to pre-construction functions

Maintain all appropriate safety requirements, including MSDS analysis, crew qualifications, and proper PPE required for labor projects

Work with approved subcontractors and vendors, ensuring safety, schedule, and adequate cost

Align with Project Management teams to assure a clear handoff of new projects

Coordinate with project management on lessons learned from executed projects to maximize margin on future projects

Study and use cost-tracking data to enhance future estimates

Work with cross-functional teams and managers to streamline business processes

Assist in the training, guidance, and mentorship of entry-level and junior staff

Requirements

High School diploma/GED required

7+ years of relevant estimating experience

Bachelor's of Science Degree in a related field is a plus. Construction Science or Construction Management, preferred

Field Experience is a plus

Certified Estimating Professional (CEP) certification is a plus

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus

Proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Project

Proficiency in Bluebeam, or other related Construction Management software

Strong Attention to detail required

Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills

Willingness to travel to jobsites as needed