At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 ranking in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

In this role, you will be a member of our highly reputable cost management and estimating team. The cost team delivers solutions to clients in the areas of conceptual estimating, budget development, cost planning, feasibility studies, value management, economic forecasting, milestone reports, pre- and post-contract auditing, change order review and reconciliation, BIM 5D cost modeling, LEED cost analysis, life-cycle costing, and more. We encourage you to research us to learn more about our outstanding reputation within this service line.

We are currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our team on-site in New Haven, CT. You will be a member of our highly reputable Cost Management & Estimating team, working within our specialized MEP group. You will provide cost oversight and estimates to a diverse portfolio of clients, and we will depend on your abilities to continue our outstanding level of service to our clients at all levels of design and construction. 

• Provide Mechanical cost expertise on a variety of projects.
• Quantity take-offs at CD level.
• Obtain quotes for materials and communicate with subs for pricing verification.
• Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for the Mechanical division of the project as assigned.
• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations or scheduling input as required for the assignments.
• Collaborate with Architects/Engineers to request clarifications or additional information.
• Attend project meetings and perform site investigations as assigned.
• Ability to quantify with adequate detail and provide well organized estimate detail with reasonable baseline unit pricing.
• Have intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical systems in order to recognize relative costs.
• Monitor take-off and be a resource person for other team members of the estimate team.
• Develop/prepare/review value analysis estimates.
• Provide mechanical expertise to project management team in the construction planning meeting. Familiarize the project team with assumptions and methods contemplated by the estimate. Assist with the initial project subcontracting plan.
• Become familiar in usage and maintenance of all estimating software.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and assist in the development of junior estimators.

• BA/BS degree in construction of related field preferred.
• 7+ years' of experience in the construction industry, preferably in the mechanical field and a minimum of 5 years of mechanical estimating experience required.
• Strong conceptual Estimating skills with limited information.
• Mixture of both field and consulting experience preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and prefer experience in On-Screen Takeoff (OST).
• Experience with conceptual, schematic, DD, and CD phases of estimating.
• Experience in general estimating and/or mechanical estimating a plus.
• Knowledge of SMM (Standard Method of Measurement).
• Understanding of the structure of an estimate and its benefits.
• Familiarity with CSI Master Format (Construction Specifications Institute).
• Experience in various trade numbers.
• Understanding of UniFormat and how it works (building elements, systems, assemblies, etc.).
• Experience with contracts, including Lumpsum, GMP, cost-plus, etc.
• Expertise in reviewing Change Orders.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is required.
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.

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