Senior Mechanical Estimator
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Estimator -
Construction
Estimator
Senior Mechanical Estimator
Location:
Edina, MN
- Responsible for providing timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects.
- Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
- Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
- Manage project management team’s expectations through communications both written and verbal.
- Use sheet metal and piping/plumbing estimating software, currently Quote Express, to perform project takeoffs.
- Responsible for accuracy of all components of estimating workbook spreadsheets including verifying correct labor hours are assigned to the proper tasks, labor rates are accurate.
- Internal cost allocations, assumption, material, transportation, and other services not performed by company.
- Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Attend job walks, bid review, meetings as needed.
- 10 years of experience in the mechanical construction industry
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred
- Understanding and knowledge of mechanical systems, including sheet metal layout, piping/plumbing system design, equipment selection and knowledge of local mechanical codes
- Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work and produce a deliverable to a deadline.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Writing clarification letters for estimates performed.
- Competency with computerized estimating and digital take off software.
- Ability to estimate both design build and plan/spec projects.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam
Base Salary: $105k-$145k. This role may be eligible for participation in a discretionary bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
Notes:
Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range. Hiring bonuses (and any guaranteed year-end bonuses) are administered under Company policy and are not earned until all stated conditions are met (e.g., active employment on the payment date). This posting reflects compensation at the time of posting and may be updated.
Unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Benefits Overview- Health & Welfare:
Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program - Time Off Benefits:
Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave - Financial Benefits:
401(k) retirement savings plan
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Employment EligibilityCandidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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