Senior Mechanical Estimator

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence Company has a 40-year mission to provide outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. It employs over 200 people and serves clients across diverse technical sectors, especially healthcare. Our open, innovative culture is supported by forward-thinking leaders who collaborate to pursue breakthrough ideas. We practice mutual respect, innovation, and a customer-first mentality, fostering a teaching culture that provides every employee exposure to a wide array of experiences to help them grow faster.

Edina, MN

• Provide 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 estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, and vendors.
• Manage project management team’s expectations through written and verbal communications.
• Use sheet metal and piping/plumbing estimating software (currently Quote Express) to perform project takeoffs.
• Ensure accuracy of all estimating workbook components, verifying correct labor hours, rates, internal cost allocations, assumptions, material, transportation, and other services.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Attend job walks, bid reviews, and meetings as needed.

• 10 years of experience in the mechanical construction industry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical systems, including sheet metal layout, piping/plumbing design, equipment selection, and local mechanical codes.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to deliver work to deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to write clarification letters for estimates.
• Competency with computerized estimating and digital takeoff 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. Compensation will vary based on skills, experience, and work location. Hiring bonuses and any guaranteed year-end bonuses are awarded under company policy and are not earned until all conditions are met, such as active employment on the payment date.

• 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.

Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state, or federal laws and regulations.

EEO is the Law.