Estimator, Construction, Civil Engineering

Estimator

Join a large mechanical contractor as an Estimator and play a key role in winning work and setting projects up for success. In this role, you'll develop accurate, competitive trade-specific estimates, collaborate with sales, preconstruction, and field teams, and help shape project strategy through scope analysis and value engineering. This is a highly collaborative position with meaningful involvement from pursuit through project handoff.

The Estimator prepares complete and accurate trade-specific estimates and bid packages. This role coordinates scope internally and externally, performs takeoffs, gathers vendor and subcontractor pricing, and supports the preconstruction team in delivering competitive bids on time.

• Review plans, specifications, and addenda to identify scope, requirements, risks, and constraints
• Perform detailed material, labor, and equipment takeoffs
• Coordinate with sales, field teams, engineers, and project managers to verify scope and approach
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, and inconsistencies
• Obtain and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Provide value engineering input and cost-saving ideas
• Prepare bid tabulations, proposals, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and client requirements
• Maintain organized estimate files and cost databases
• Participate in project turnover to operations
• Support a strong safety culture and zero-incident mindset

• 7+ years of estimating experience in construction or related trades
• Strong knowledge of estimating practices, pricing, and takeoffs
• Ability to manage complex or high-value estimates independently
• Experience collaborating across preconstruction, sales, and field teams
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and technical training