Manufacturing MEP Estimator

Are you looking to join Florida's fastest-growing MEP contracting team? B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud five-time winner of the Great Place to Work certification, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Manufacturing MEP Estimator to join our dynamic and expanding team. Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida's fastest-growing MEP 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 1,500 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

Role Summary The Manufacturing MEP Estimator prepares complete estimates and customer proposals for B&I Contractors' externally sold fabricated and prefabricated piping, plumbing, sheet metal, and electrical products. The position increases the Manufacturing Division's capacity to quote and secure profitable work by owning assigned quotations from scope review through customer follow-up and turnover to production. Proposals and estimates are also produced for internal projects. The estimator must independently use Trimble AutoBid Mechanical upon hire and develop independent proficiency in Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal and Trimble Accubid through a development plan established with the Vice President of Manufacturing. Essential Duties

• Independently complete takeoffs, material and labor pricing, estimate reviews, and bid summaries in AutoBid Mechanical; expand estimating capability to sheet metal and electrical fabrication using AutoBid SheetMetal and Accubid.
• Review drawings, specifications, models, bills of material, and addenda. Resolve scope gaps and trade interfaces through requests for information; document quantities, assumptions, and revisions.
• Estimate pipe spools, valve assemblies, pump skids, plumbing panels, ductwork, electrical assemblies, and other manufacturing packages within B&I's capabilities.
• Build complete costs for materials, shop labor and applicable labor burden, detailing, equipment, consumables, purchased services, testing, inspection, packaging, freight, taxes, and overhead. Apply approved contingency and profit requirements.
• Develop labor estimates by fabrication activity and validate production rates with shop leadership. Clearly distinguish shop fabrication, delivery, and any field installation included in the quote.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations for scope, pricing, exclusions, availability, and lead times. Account for material waste, substitutions, escalation, and other pricing risks.
• Coordinate with manufacturing managers, VDC, purchasing, and trade specialists to confirm fabrication methods, assembly breakdowns, capacity, and delivery commitments. Evaluate practical alternatives that improve cost or production efficiency.
• Prepare customer proposals defining products, quantities, scope, price, inclusions, exclusions, assumptions, quotation validity, payment terms, delivery responsibilities, and required customer approvals. Obtain management approval of pricing and terms before submission.
• Develop relationships with external customers, identify suitable prefab opportunities, explain proposals, and follow up on open quotations. Support negotiations and repeat business within approved pricing and contract authority.
• Maintain a quotation log showing value, due dates, status, next actions, and win or loss reasons. Help prioritize opportunities based on manufacturing fit, capacity, and expected profitability.
• Compare customer purchase orders and subcontract requirements with accepted proposals. Elevate scope, price, schedule, and commercial discrepancies to management for resolution before accepting commitments or releasing work.
• Turn over awarded work with the approved estimate, defined scope, material quantities, labor budget, vendor quotes, drawing revisions, and customer commitments. Prepare pricing for scope changes.
• Maintain estimating assemblies, labor factors, and pricing with trade leadership. Compare estimates with actual shop costs and production results to improve future quotations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) years of commercial mechanical or plumbing estimating experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience preparing complete estimates and proposals.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Trimble AutoBid Mechanical, including project setup, takeoff, labor and material pricing, estimate review, and bid completion.
• Ability and commitment to become independently proficient in Trimble AutoBid SheetMetal and Trimble Accubid.
• Working knowledge of piping and plumbing materials, joining methods, fabrication processes, and the labor required to produce assemblies.

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