Archer Mechanical is seeking a full-time Mechanical & Plumbing Pre-construction Estimator to join our growing team.

Archer Mechanical specializes in sustainable mechanical and plumbing systems, providing design-build, design-assist, new construction, additions, remodels, retrofits, service, and preventative maintenance.

The organization has been established since 1987 and has continued to grow rapidly over the past 36 years. Archer Mechanical produces a higher-value product cost-effectively and efficiently using progressive construction planning technologies, advanced construction materials, and manufacturing methods, reducing safety risks, schedule durations, and congestion on the job site while enhancing the construction results.

The Estimator prepares accurate, detailed estimates and budgets for projects based on the construction drawings, specifications, narratives, and all other project information provided. This position will serve as a point of contact while providing comprehensive proposals and budgets to clients while meeting the client’s expectations. In the performance of this function, they are responsible for the communication of estimates and takeoff details to supervisors, vendors, and trade partners. This position will also be responsible for managing contracted Design Assist and Design Build projects through the design phase. Participating and contributing to project design and coordination, creating and maintaining project budget logs, opportunity & risk assessments, value engineering, etc. This position is expected to report in person full time, at our location in Salt Lake City, UT.

• Prepare take-offs, analyses, estimates, and value engineering for all items in assigned scope.
• Conduct constructability analysis through design and project documentation review and address questions with point of contact.
• Develop value engineering review by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to scope.
• Serve as the point of contact with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Assemble bids and proposals for different contract types (Lump Sum, Target Value Design, FLCC, etc.).
• Analyze site conditions and contract documents to determine required scope.
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors, and subcontractors to avoid scope gaps and overlaps.
• Work with management and operations to ensure estimate addresses general requirements.
• Evaluate subcontractor proposals and manage risk of scope gaps.
• Answer technical questions about all the services provided.
• Establish and maintain client and vendor relationships.
• Maintain estimating logs and vendor/subcontractor quotes in project folders.
• Ensure assigned projects are completed on time.
• Participate and contribute to design and coordination meetings.
• Provide constructability feedback through design phases.
• Develop and maintain cost studies, budget tracking & reporting, and procurement logs.

Critical Qualifications:

• High school degree/GED
• 3-5+ years of commercial HVAC/Plumbing estimating experience
• Understanding of commercial HVAC & Plumbing systems
• Read & understand blueprints & specifications
• Perform a material take off from blueprints
• Well-organized and able to work with others
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Preferential Qualifications:

• Design build/design assist estimating experience
• Experience with digital onscreen take-off systems
• Technical certifications or college degree
• Experience with Trimble AutoBid Mechanical, Excel, and Bluebeam software