The Mechanical Estimator develops clear, well-supported cost estimates for mechanical construction projects. This role reviews project information, evaluates pricing, and coordinates with project teams to help prepare accurate, competitive proposals.
Duties
- Review plans, specifications, and project documents to identify scope, quantities, and estimating requirements.
- Prepare construction estimates by researching costs, evaluating pricing, and documenting assumptions and exclusions.
- Use Trimble Acu-bid to organize takeoffs, estimate details, and bid information.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders and suppliers, applying negotiation and project management skills to resolve pricing questions and support timely submissions.
- Your impact: Reliable estimates help project teams plan work and present informed proposals to customers.
Skills
Required:
Practical construction estimating and pricing capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to review project documents and organize estimate information are important for preparing dependable bids. Clear communication and coordination support effective collaboration throughout the estimating process. Preferred: Construction experience, familiarity with Bluebeam and Trimble Acu-Bid, and strengths in negotiation and project management can help you assess costs, coordinate inputs, and contribute to well-prepared proposals.