Overview In this role, you drive mechanical estimating for industrial, HVAC, and piping projects from pre-bid through award. You collaborate with estimators, operations, and vendors to develop accurate, timely estimates and compelling proposals. You identify cost drivers, perform detailed takeoffs, and develop value engineering options aligned with client goals. You ensure a smooth transition from estimate to execution and support bid decisions with leadership. This position suits a seasoned professional who thrives in complex, design-build environments and fast-paced bid cycles.
Responsibilities- Participate in pre-bid meetings and scope reviews to understand project requirements
- Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications
- Solicit and manage subcontractor and vendor quotations
- Perform quantity takeoffs with estimating software within deadlines
- Collaborate cross-functionally with estimators, operations, and internal departments
- Compile and finalize comprehensive estimates with accuracy under bid deadlines
- Participate in internal bid-day reviews to validate pricing, scope, and strategy
- Evaluate subcontractor/vendor proposals for scope completeness, compliance, and schedule alignment
- Develop value engineering options to improve project efficiency and meet client goals
- Prepare detailed scope narratives to support proposals
- Provide post-award support to field operations for a smooth estimate-to-execution transition
- Manage multiple bid schedules and consistently meet proposal deadlines
- Proactively identify project requirements and cost drivers with limited input data
- Balance big-picture understanding with attention to detail to ensure client satisfaction
Key requirements- 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience, preferably in industrial, HVAC, and/or plumbing systems
- Proven experience estimating process piping projects
- Strong knowledge of Design-Build and Plan & Spec project delivery methods
- Proficiency with estimating software, on-screen takeoff tools, and spreadsheet applications
- Ability to produce accurate, competitive, and timely estimates with minimal information
- Strong understanding of cost structures for Design-Build projects
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of HVAC, industrial systems, and piping systems
- excellent communication
- relationship-building
- cross-functional collaboration
- estimating software
- on-screen takeoff tools
- spreadsheet applications
