Mechanical Estimator

Company Overview:   YA  is  an international professional services organization providing forensic consulting, engineering, risk mitigation, and related services. Founded over 25 years ago as a property damage consulting firm, YA has expanded through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Today, YA has over 600 professionals dedicated to excellence, partnership, and driving innovation.      Trophy Point, a division of YA, provides Pre-Construction consulting services with an emphasis on Construction Cost Estimating services.  Through the estimates provided and Trophy Point's knowledge of construction, the organization works with its customers to aid in the alignment of scope and budget on a given project.   Summary:   The  M echanical  Estimator  focuses specifically on the Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire Protection quantity takeoffs and associated pricing for projects.  The  M echanical  Estimator is responsible for providing accurate cost information to the stakeholders on a given project ,  in order to ensure that they can make effective decisions related to the alignment of scope and budget.         Role & Responsibilities:   Documentation review and comprehension   of construction documents, such as drawings and specifications .   Participates in customer kick-off meetings  for new projects .   Responsible for g enerating  questions for clients and quotes needed from suppliers.   Executes quantity take-offs for estimating from narratives, paper drawings, and  software  OST, Sage, BIM, and more.   Performs the necessary math to quantify, price, express, calculate, compare, compile, adjust, etc.   Assigns unit pricing based on appropriately adjusted historical data  and quotes.   Maintains positive working r elationships with contractors and suppliers .   Effectively communicates with and influences multiple stakeholders from  different functions , across all levels of the organization.   Inputs and summarizes estimates using a standard format .   Delivers reports and follows-up with customers   in a timely manner .   Collects and documents  required   to  closeout items  and  participates  in closeout efforts.   Other duties as assigned.     Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.   3 + years’ experience   required , including estimating or other relevant field work .     Familiarity with  Buildin g  HVAC ,  Pl umbing and Fire Protection   systems .     Proficiency   with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.   Excellent  written and verbal communication skills .   Self-motivated , d etail oriented and  highly  organized.    Applicants with Military backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.