Entry Level Mechanical Engineer - B & I Contractors : Job Details

DescriptionAre you looking to join Florida's fastest growing mechanical contracting team? B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud three-time winner of the Great Place to Work certification, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Entry Level Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic and expanding team.Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.?

• Industry Leader: As Florida's fastest-growing mechanical 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 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work with HVAC and Plumbing estimation groups
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and addendums.
• Prepare and communicate requests for information to clarify the project scope during the estimating process.
• Evaluate the most efficient methods of installation and material usage to minimize projected costs/bids.
• Use estimating software programs to perform takeoffs
• Prepare competitive bids as required (bid forms, budgets, etc...) to meet the project's needs.
• Make notes or clarifications on contract/ field drawing to assist Operations Teams with installations.
• Review estimate with Operations Team to coordinate mobilization of project, material procurement, and manpower requirements.
• Prepare purchase orders and subcontract scopes after scoping out/negotiating with the different vendors for the best pricing.
• Conduct and/or attend turnover meetings for contracted projects and provide budgetary information and defined scope to the Operations Team.
• Coordinate with Drafting Department when CAD/Shop Drawings are needed, to help avoid conflicts with other in-house trades.
• Attend monthly department meetings if requested; including Pre-bid meetings, Estimating weekly meetings.
• Along with Director of Preconstruction explore new areas to expand Department revenue.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with potential clients and designers.
• Attend professional organization meetings and activities to promote business for B&I.
• Other miscellaneous duties as requested by Director of Preconstruction.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of previous construction and/or engineering office related experience.
• Previous experience with HVAC/Plumbing/Design courses is beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
• Excellent initiative and interpersonal communications.
• Excellent verbal, written, organizational and negotiation skills are necessary. Ability to travel in the state of Florida from 20% to 80% is required.
• Experience with Revit is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Autodesk Assemble and/or PowerBI is preferred but not required.

#bandi1Equal Opportunity EmployerB & I Contractors, Inc. ( B & I ) prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, gender (sex), disability, age, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of B & I to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons in accordance with all applicable federal, state and any local laws governing non-discrimination in hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, compensation, training and allocation of benefits. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you are encouraged to follow the complaint procedure below. Employees making good faith reports of any kind of discrimination will not be retaliated against.