About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Take Off Estimator I is responsible for:

• Reviewing drawings for pipe, valves, and fittings takeoff using estimating software tools.

• Quantifying and summarizing scheduled and miscellaneous equipment items.

Responsibilities

Specific Responsibilities of Estimator

• Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating the preparation of full estimates on large MEP commercial construction projects as required by client's documents and providing complete conceptual and total bid price.

• Read specifications to identify piping material types/joining methods, specific job requirements, and deviations from Bernhard standard practices.

• Reviewing and evaluating requests for proposals.

• Reviewing construction documents and understanding the scope of work to bid.

• Executing take-offs of construction documents.

• Reviewing material takeoff for completeness and accuracy.

• Entering take-offs into database.

• Obtaining pricing for specialty materials.

• Executing material/labor evaluations for specialty materials.

• Soliciting bids from subcontractors and vendors.

• Informing immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted item or database.

• Developing and maintaining resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.

• Attending departmental meetings.

This position is Full-Time, Non-Exempt, and reports to the Director of Estimating.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of related experience.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Experience with estimating techniques and cost control.

• Ability to perform detailed labor and material take-offs.

• Teamwork.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Bluebeam.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.

• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Knowledge of Estimation Viewpoint and/or Trimble Autobid software.

Travel Requirements

• 10-15% of time will be spent traveling to job site/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Pay Range

USD $20.91 - USD $27.93 /Hr.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participate in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

To staffing/placement agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and placement agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to an employee of Bernhard LLC or its operating companies) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Bernhard, LLC (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with a requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of the Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

If you are an agency and would like to be considered for partnership with Bernhard, LLC please send your company’s information to agency@bernhard.com.

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Job Locations US-LA-Metairie

ID 2024-5554

Category Construction Management

Position Type Full-Time

Remote No