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Senior Mechanical Estimator

Job in Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, 64053, USA
Listing for: Jobtailor
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
  • Engineering
    Estimator, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 140000.00 YEAR
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.
Requirements
  • 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.
Core Competencies

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
ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills
  • 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
Soft Skills
  • Mentoring
  • Independent Sales Strengths
  • Strong Relationship Building
  • Presentation Skills
  • Deadline Driven
Industry Keywords
  • Construction Management
  • Estimating Engineering
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Architectural Trades
  • Project Parameters
Tools & Technologies
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Power Point
  • Microsoft Outlook
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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