Estimator - Mechanical-Industrial

**PURPOSE** The Mechanical-Industrial Estimator supports Project Managers and Preconstruction teams in the pursuit of Design-Build, Negotiated, and traditional Design-Bid-Build projects. This role directly impacts company profitability, backlog quality, and risk mitigation by ensuring accurate pricing, complete scope capture, and strategic positioning during preconstruction. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** ***The following duties are typical for this job. These are not to be constructed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.*** **Estimating & Preconstruction** - Participates in go/no-go discussions. - Prepare complete mechanical project estimates including HVAC, piping, plumbing, process piping, and related systems as applicable. - Perform detailed drawing take-offs using estimating software. - Review job specifications and incorporate all requirements into take-off calculations. - Identifies scope gaps, ambiguities, and design risks. - Develops clarifications and exclusions. - Develop and prepare take-off reports and distribute estimating summaries to Project Managers. - Solicit, evaluate, and incorporate vendor and subcontractor pricing. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Project Managers, Engineers, BIM/VDC, Sheet Metal, Controls, etc.) to ensure scope completeness. - Assist in developing conceptual estimates and budgets at various design stages (pre-schematic through construction documents). - Support design-build efforts by collaborating with engineering and operations teams to define scopes of work. - Support bid leveling and scope alignment with Owners, General Contractors, and other clients. - Assist Project Managers with change order pricing, cost analysis, and value engineering exercises. - Meet project bid deadlines and scheduling requirements. **Software & Systems** - Utilize and maintain estimating software including database updates and assemblies. - Develop and maintain common mechanical system assemblies within estimating software. - Update pricing, labor units, and specifications to reflect current market conditions. - Support integration between estimating, BIM/VDC, and engineering workflows where applicable. - Assist in training new team members on estimating software and processes. **Market & Industry Knowledge** - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of mechanical systems, materials, labor productivity, and applicable codes. - Monitor local market conditions including material, equipment, and labor cost fluctuations. - Stay current with changes in industry standards, technology, and estimating best practices. - Maintain historical cost data and bid tracking information. **Communication & Collaboration** - Communicate clearly with Project Managers regarding scope, assumptions, clarifications, and risk items. - Participate in bid reviews, scope reviews, and turnover meetings. - Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders. - Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function. **Administrative** - Maintain accurate time reporting. - Organize and archive estimate documentation per company standards. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered. - 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience preferred. - Experience with computerized estimating systems and/or Trimble Autobid estimating systems is preferred. - Working knowledge of mechanical systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, and associated codes. - Understanding of estimating best practices and construction cost principles. **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** - Professional certifications such as ASPE or related industry credentials are a plus **MENTAL AND PHYSICAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** - Cares about people - Wants to love what y…