Mechanical Estimator

This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer in the review of plans/specs, solicitation/negotiation of prices from contractors and suppliers, quantity takeoffs, and all other tasks associated with a complete bid/estimating process, including closeout.

Responsibilities.

• Manage, organize, and communicate bid documentation for target pursuits to meet company objectives in both the short and long term

• Communicate with project leads to clarify the scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements while also maintaining and building relationships

• Read, understand, and assign costs to all bid-related documents (drawings, specs, instructions to bidders)

• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including equipment selection, layout & sizing

• Perform detailed take-off and unit cost estimates of mechanical, plumbing, and process piping estimates

• Perform pricing breakouts as required by customers, general contractors and subcontractors 

• Request, obtain, and evaluate vendor pricing while continuously following up on all bid projects and future awards/probabilities 

• Electronically maintain records of all working documents and dates to back up estimates 

• Oversee multiple tasks and respond to multiple requests simultaneously

• Assemble accurate and well-organized estimates and proposals in a timely manner

Recommendations.

• Understanding and knowledge of SMACNA standards that pertain to sheet metal ducting and HVAC systems 

• Ability to estimate both design-build and plan/spec projects 

• Competency with computerized estimating and digital takeoff software 

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Bluebeam, and MS Office Suite

• Proficiency with mechanical takeoff software

• Detail-oriented personality with excellent organizational skills 

• Ability to work and produce within a deliverable deadline

• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful experience preparing estimates for commercial mechanical projects

Compensation. 

• We offer competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision, and a host of other benefits.