Are you looking to join Florida’s fastest-growing mechanical contracting team?
B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud four-time winner of the Great Place to Work award, is seeking an experienced and dedicated MEP Assistant Estimator to join our dynamic and expanding team.
Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?
- Industry Leader: As Florida’s fastest-growing mechanical contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
- Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
- Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company’s success.
- Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
- Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Entry-level position supporting the Manufacturing and Preconstruction/Estimating teams by updating and maintaining commercial MEP project estimates to accurately reflect the project team’s prefabrication decisions for piping, plumbing, sheet metal, and electrical work. Training will be provided with the goal of developing the incumbent into an independent estimator/cost analyst for prefabrication scope and for manufacturing labor/cost tracking.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (Essential duties are those tasks that are critical to the role but may not identify all tasks associated with role which may at any time be assigned by the immediate supervisor; for details on performing the all duties, please refer to the SOP at the end of this JD)
- Partner with Preconstruction/Estimating, Project Management, VDC, and Manufacturing to identify and document what scope will be prefabricated versus field-installed, and keep project estimates aligned with those decisions.
- Interpret specifications, drawings, addenda, and model information to confirm scope, quantities, and constructability; identify gaps and required clarifications.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and assist with estimate build-ups for piping, plumbing, sheet metal, and electrical systems using company estimating software and standards.
- Evaluate installation and prefabrication approaches to support accurate labor/material assumptions and cost impacts, with guidance from senior estimators and manufacturing leadership.
- Update estimated labor and material allocations to separate shop-prefabricated work from field-installed work, enabling accurate Manufacturing labor and material tracking against actual shop production
- Create and maintain estimate notes, assumptions, inclusions/exclusions, and prefabrication scope summaries to support manufacturing planning, reporting, and project turnovers.
- Support turnover and scope alignment meetings by communicating updated prefabrication scope, budget impacts, and estimate assumptions to Project Management, VDC, Operations, and Manufacturing.
- Coordinate with Drafting/VDC when shop drawings, spools, or model updates are required to execute prefabrication and avoid conflicts between in-house trades.
- Act as liaison between Manufacturing, Estimating, and Project Teams to ensure timely communication of prefabrication decisions and to support continuous improvement of estimate-to-fabrication workflows.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE: (Minimum requirements are those concerned with the very minimal qualifications sought for the role to include “education, experience, licenses, certificates, permits, etc., appropriate to the role)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and construction/estimating experience.
- Entry-level/early-career; willingness and ability to learn company estimating processes and software (training provided).
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Excel; ability to learn additional estimating/cost tools as required.
- Strong attention to detail, math aptitude, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable collaborating across Estimating, VDC, Project Management, Operations, and Manufacturing.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit, Power BI, Stratus, Accubid, Autobid and/or other estimating software is preferred but not required.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: (B & I Contractors, Inc. makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment, and commits to use of same when performing in the role).
- Executes all tasks as assigned in a safe manner and at all times utilizes safe work practices as appropriate.
- Understands and will wear PPE equipment when entering working around or in an area designated as PPE required.
- Must undergo Driver’s Skills Assessment training necessary for travel to worksites and/or company facilities (if applicable).
- Will train on OSHA 10 and 30; as appropriate.
SAFETY AWARENESS: B & I Contractors, Inc., makes safety a priority for all roles. As such this role may contain certain PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) necessary and required in the performance of certain tasks. It is the responsibility of the incumbent in the role to ensure he/she has received all pertinent safety protective equipment and commits to use of same when performing in the role.
REQUIRED TOOLS:
- Tool List will be provided.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The minimum requirements for the role are specified and are necessary to succeed in the role’s application of tasks.
- This position requires the ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis. The employee must be able to perform tasks involving physical labor, including lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying materials, tools, or equipment. Manual material handling must be performed in accordance with OSHA safety standards and company policies to minimize risk of injury.
- Esta posición requiere la capacidad de levantar y transportar materiales de hasta 25 libras de manera frecuente. El empleado debe poder realizar tareas que involucren trabajo físico, incluyendo levantar, empujar, jalar y transportar materiales, herramientas o equipo. El manejo manual de materiales debe realizarse de acuerdo con los estándares de seguridad de OSHA y las políticas de la compañía para minimizar el riesgo de lesiones.
Ready to grow your career with a respected, employee-owned leader in mechanical contracting?
Apply now and be a part of something built to last.
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