Mechanical Estimator

Description

Create cost estimates for specific disciplines relating to large capital construction projects, provide business support to management and guidance to junior staff. In addition, there will be collaborative work with the team to complete pricing and benchmarking research, while maintaining project documents and files.

- Analyzes blueprints and other documents and prepares detailed cost estimates. Performs accurate quantity takeoffs of available design documents.

- Obtains accurate and up to date pricing information from databases, contractors, suppliers, etc. to utilize in estimates.

- Inputs estimate takeoff information for specific discipline and develops unit cost pricing.

- Works with engineers to develop clear understanding of project scope during preparation of estimate. Develops relationships with members of A/E firms and project team members.

- Assists staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.

- Maintains project documents such as drawings and specifications in an organized and reasonable manner. Maintains project files on file server in accordance with company standards.

- Maintains and updates data library of costs.

- Prepares cost reconciliation between two or more estimates and explains variance cost drivers.

Skills

MEP, mechanical, Microsoft excel, Estimation, Quantity takeoffs, piping, costs, blueprints, Quantity survey, Engineering, Construction, Mechanical estimator, Piping

Top Skills Details

MEP, mechanical, Microsoft excel, Estimation, Quantity takeoffs

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

Our Estimating Team is team is growing! If you want to be a part of a successful global organization and have at least seven years as an estimator in Manufacturing and/or Mechanical/Electrical /Process Piping contractor, we would like to connect with you.

- bachelor's degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or related field

- seven years relevant experience

- working knowledge of electronic takeoff including CAD Measure

- working knowledge of a commercially available construction cost estimating system

- understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project

- professional designation such as RICS, CCE, CCM, AIA, PE, ASPE, AACEI, CVS, AVS, LEED AP, RA, or any appraisal licensure is preferred

Supporting a large, capital construction project that will be on-going for years.

Lots of exposure to many of the top Portland contractors and consultants

Opportunity for growth

WHY F&G:

- Global company with 60,000 employees in multiple sectors - lots of opportunity

- Direct contract with Owner of leading semiconductor facility

- Supports other exciting projects locally/regionally. If one project flexes down can support another.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:  - Medical, dental & vision  - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital  - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available  - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)  - Short and long-term disability  - Health Spending Account (HSA)  - Transportation benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Hillsboro,OR.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in…