Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe position is responsible for estimating bids across a diverse portfolio of work including hospitality, healthcare, data centers, commercial, institutional, municipal, and other projects in the public and private sectors. This role will also support special projects, with a focus on existing building work, renovations, retrofits, and smaller, fast-paced projects, requiring a high level of adaptability and attention to detail.
Position Details- Craft quantified take-offs using Auto Bid Mechanical (formerly Quick Pen) estimating software.
- Determine the scope of work and required contents of the estimate by reviewing RFPs, specifications, basis of design, and drawings; then develop estimates for small to medium-sized projects independently and contribute to large project estimates as part of a team.
- Support special projects and existing building work, including renovations, tenant improvements, and smaller-scale jobs that often require creative problem-solving, quick turnaround times, and incomplete or evolving design documents.
- Analyze and compare subcontractor/supplier bids and proactively troubleshoot project issues before they occur.
- Partner with the Chief Estimator to finalize estimate reports, evaluate job costs and profitability, and clearly defend estimate assumptions and accuracy.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management AND/OR equivalent technical training or experience.
- 7-10 years of commercial MEP engineering, project management, plumbing installation, and/or estimating experience.
- Experience with existing buildings, renovations, or special projects environments is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of piping, plumbing, and sheet metal design; experience preparing take-offs; and solid understanding of industry equipment and system operations. We're design-build mechanical - it's what we do.
- Quick Pen experience is a plus.
Benefits As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
- 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
- Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
- Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
- Disability income protection insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
- Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
- Wellness benefits
Pay: Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For Virginia this ranges from $118,119.00.00 - $144,368.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.
Contingent Employment: All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.
External Agency Announcement: Its Southland Industries' policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
