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Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Engineer to join their team in Danbury, CT. This role is vital in producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing projects, contributing to the company's success in a dynamic and evolving market. The Cost Engineer will be responsible for estimating mechanical work, attending pre-bid meetings, collaborating with subcontractors and vendors, and finalizing estimates within specified deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Estimation:
  • Attend pre-bid or team scope review meetings to understand the project requirements, even with limited information.
  • Thoroughly review and comprehend all project bid documents to ensure comprehensive estimation.
  • Request quotations from subcontractors and vendors for outsourced work.
  • Utilize computer estimating software to perform accurate estimate takeoffs within set deadlines.
  • Work collaboratively with other estimators and departments to compile and finalize the estimate.
  • Participate in team reviews with management on bid day.
• Bid Evaluation:
  • Evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids for completeness, schedule adherence, and compliance with specifications and bid requirements.
  • Prepare value engineering analysis to prioritize customers' best interests.
  • Create and maintain scope of work narrative.
• Post-Bid Support:
  • Assist field operations with the estimate after bid award.
  • Ensure proposal due dates and schedules are met.
• Project Insight:
  • Anticipate requirements for producing estimates, even with limited information provided.
  • Prioritize customer satisfaction while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical estimating, specifically in HVAC, industrial, and/or plumbing estimating.
  • Experience with process piping estimation.
  • Strong knowledge of both Design-Build and plan-spec projects.
• Skills:
  • Proficient in estimating software, spreadsheets, and computerized on-screen takeoff programs.
  • Ability to produce accurate, timely, and competitive estimates with minimal data.
  • Excellent communication skills with customers, vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, and owners.
  • Familiarity with HVAC, industrial, and plumbing piping systems.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in heavy industrial, HVAC, and/or plumbing estimating.
  • Expertise in process piping estimation.