Mechanical Estimator - Governmental

Job Title – Mechanical Estimator - Governmental

Location – Montgomery, AL or Atlanta, GA 

Rewards of Working at Caddell - Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance.  Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain relationships with mechanical and associated sub-system subcontractors to build a reliable nationwide network of partners to support Caddell in the successful pursuit and construction of projects
• Reviews and understands electrical and associated sub-system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents for either bid-build or design-build projects
• Manages schedule/priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines
• Develops budgetary estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects
• For design-build projects, provides pre-bid engagement with the design team to provide collaboration on the most cost-effective design and equipment that complies with RFP requirements
• Coordinates bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors
• Maintains engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition
• Receives and analyzes subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day; coordinates with the Senior Estimator to determine the proper scope and budget carried in the estimate.
• Develops and negotiates project-specific scope for subcontracts
• Provides post-award engagement with the design team on design-build projects to ensure design aligns with the project budget
• Ensures selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process
• Develops historical cost data
• Assembles bid documentation
• Attend pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed

• Working Conditions – Office setting, no travel required, full-time
• Reporting Structure – Senior Estimator

What We Expect

Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment.There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires excellent technical and management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule. Excellent organizational skills. Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge. Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees.

Education / Experience - Minimum high school diploma/GED and ten years of construction management experience required. Four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD, correctional-type projects.

Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required. U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required.

While the salary range is typically between $69,900 - $104,900 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors the prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers. 

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.