Senior Mechanical Estimator
Job in
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, 64053, USA
Listed on 2026-08-02
Listing for:
Jobtailor
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Assist throughout the preconstruction process by leading conceptual estimating efforts to produce accurate construction cost budgets and estimates.
- Focus on MEP costs and provide input to conceptualize and interpret the scope from incomplete or schematic documents.
- Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
- Develop and oversee conceptual estimates for assigned projects, support planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates, and collect and analyze close-out and benchmark data.
- Lead major estimating efforts.
- Develop and clarify estimate reports.
- Cultivate strong subcontractor knowledge and relations.
- Present estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
- Demonstrate knowledge of all civil structure architectural trades.
- Compete at conceptual and detailed levels of estimating.
- Demonstrate value engineering leadership and tracking.
- Drive deadlines and achieve results.
- Mastery of scope review process.
- Consult with architects and engineers on project parameters.
- Ensure database-pricing updates are completed.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related job field.
- Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or related job field.
- Capability to complete large Construction Management (CM) and General Contractor (GC) Construction Management at Risk and Design Build projects and large complex competitive bid projects.
- Independent sales strengths for presentations and project pursuits.
- History of successfully working relationships with the internal operation team and externally with owners, architects/engineers, and subcontractors.
- Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Demonstrates expertise in conceptual estimating and cost budgeting for construction projects, with a strong focus on MEP costs and the ability to lead and mentor teams. Proven track record in developing accurate estimates, cultivating subcontractor relationships, and presenting results to stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords- Conceptual Estimating
- MEP Cost Estimation
- Construction Management
- Value Engineering Leadership
- Strong Computer Knowledge
- Estimating Experience
- Cost Budgeting
- Scope Review Process
- Database-Pricing Updates
- Construction Management at Risk
- Design Build Projects
- Competitive Bid Projects
- Estimate Report Development
- Benchmark Data Analysis
- Civil Structure Knowledge
- Mentoring
- Independent Sales Strengths
- Strong Relationship Building
- Presentation Skills
- Deadline Driven
- Construction Management
- Estimating Engineering
- Subcontractor Relations
- Architectural Trades
- Project Parameters
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power Point
- Microsoft Outlook
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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