Director Mechanical Estimating

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About Construction Management - AECOM Tishman

Since 1898, AECOM Tishman has managed the construction of some of the world’s most iconic buildings. We employ a diversified preconstruction and construction management staff of structural, mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers; architects; technology specialists; scheduling and cost control personnel; and construction estimators and accountants. We provide expert consultation and guidance in all phases of a building project, from master-planning, preconstruction options evaluation and decision-making, to design review, estimating, and scheduling, through procurement, construction and occupancy. AECOM Tishman’s staff manages all consultants and contractors on a project, representing client interests throughout the project cycle. In total, AECOM Tishman has built more than 900 million square feet – including the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center in New York.

Job Description

AECOM/Tishman, a leader in general construction in the NYC area has an opening for a Director of Mechanical Estimating, to support our current and future construction projects. 

• Responsible for estimating strategy, policies, and programs including complex bid proposals development, design and development of estimating compliance programs, policies and procedures. 
• Provides cost information for proposals, studies or projects by determining quantities, material costs, direct man-hours, labor costs subcontract costs, indirect costs, and engineering costs. 
• Maintains familiarity with estimating development and activities outside the company and assesses their significance, suggesting application to the company business where warranted. 
• Responsible and ensures the company’s profitability and cost control measures are represented.
• Be familiar with current labor and material pricing, maintain a historic database by project and system type.
• Establish good working relationships with trade subcontractors.
• Familiar with estimating all elements of the Mechanical trades including:
  • Plumbing
  • Fire Protection
  • HVAC

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

• BS Engineering/Construction Management or related curriculum 12 years of progressive experience estimating construction projects for a large vertical GC or contractor or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 4 years of leadership.

Preferred Requirements:

• 12 years demonstrated construction experience.
• Demonstrated construction experience in estimating Mechanical trades.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing and to work with multi stakeholders.
• Familiarity / Proficiency with the following software or internet-based programs: Blue Beam, OST, MS Excel, MS Word
• Ability to read and take-off – Fire protection systems, Plumbing systems, HVAC systems.
• Strong mathematic aptitude.

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Additional Information

• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization now or in the future.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

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