Lochridge-Priest is a family owned and operated company that has served the Central Texas area for over 50 years. Also, we are the largest provider of residential and commercial heating and air-conditioning services, plumbing and electrical services in Central Texas. With offices in Waco, Temple, DFW, and Corsicana and over 300 employees, we're dedicated to serving your home, business, and industrial comfort needs. We work as a team to deliver best in class service to our customers.

Position: MEP Estimator
Location: Fort Worth Office

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K with Company Match
• Continuous Training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to take-off both the mechanical and plumbing scope of work
• Perform advanced takeoffs and input utilizing the estimating software.
• Review all bid documents to determine the complete project scope.
• Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
• Read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentations to create bids.
• Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and the actual cost.
• Prepare estimates from take-off to create final proposal document
• Review completed estimates and proposals for thoroughness, accuracy, value engineering alternatives and compliance with strategic goals.
• Attend job turnover meetings, and assure preparation of job turnover meeting materials. Attend job closing meetings.
• Be part of an estimating team working on larger projects.
• Review material pricing provided by purchasing and suppliers, and adjusts estimating database and procedures accordingly.
• Gather details and maintain current market data necessary to accurately estimate construction, material and soft costs associated with project construction.
• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities.

Skills

• Understanding of the construction bid process and on screen takeoff platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software, Trimble/Quickpen for all trades (Sheetmetal, mechanical and plumbing)
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail with ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, making sure job is done correctly the first time.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience bidding MEP
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Work as part of our team to ensure customer satisfaction
• Valid social security number
• Must be able to pass drug test(s) as required by company
• Safety leader and wears appropriate PPE while on any job site
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules
• Maintain accurate time records and send to payroll when required
• Neat, professional appearance

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.