Sales Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

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* Senior Mechanical Estimator
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* Company:
Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC
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* Position Overview
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Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates and proposals for mechanical construction projects.

This position requires advanced knowledge sheet metal/HVAC systems
. The Senior Mechanical Estimator will independently estimate projects of varying sizes and complexity, including plan-and-spec, design-assist, and design-build projects
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The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical construction knowledge with attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field teams.

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* Estimating & Proposals
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• Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and other bid documents to determine the complete scope of work.
• Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for mechanical construction projects.
• Perform complete material and labor takeoffs for HVAC/sheet metal, and related mechanical systems as applicable.
• Determine labor hours, material quantities, equipment requirements, subcontractor needs, and other project costs.
• Analyze project requirements to determine anticipated time, costs, resources, and materials.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors while ensuring quotes meet project scope and specifications.
• Develop competitive proposals for current and prospective customers.
• Evaluate design options and recommend solutions based on cost, constructability, quality, schedule, and material availability.
• Identify potential project risks, exclusions, clarifications, and opportunities during the estimating process.
• Review labor and material requirements to identify the most cost-effective approach to completing the work.
• Prepare and deliver accurate project cost estimates within required bid deadlines.
• Maintain current estimating databases, labor rates, material pricing, vendor information, and estimating software.
• Assist with estimating system updates, software upgrades, pricing updates, and training as needed.

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* Cost Analysis & Project Support
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• Compare estimated costs with actual project costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Assist with cost tracking, reporting, and historical cost analysis.
• Prepare cost and expenditure documentation when required.
• Support the development and maintenance of estimating and cost-monitoring procedures.
• Provide technical estimating assistance during contract negotiations, change orders, and project scope discussions.
• Participate in project turnover meetings to ensure estimating assumptions, scope, pricing, and project risks are clearly communicated to the project team.
• Assist with project setup and preconstruction planning when needed.

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* Documentation & Organization
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• Maintain organized and complete estimating files, including takeoffs, vendor and subcontractor quotes, proposals, correspondence, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain appropriate records of estimating activities and business transactions with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure estimate documentation provides clear backup for pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and scope.
• Review final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness before submission or peer review.

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* Team Collaboration & Customer Relationships
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• Work closely with project management, field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership throughout the estimating and project turnover process.
• Support other estimating and operational needs as required.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less-experienced estimators and team members.
• Provide work direction and delegate estimating responsibilities when appropriate.
• Participate in proposal presentations, scope reviews, and customer meetings.
• Develop strong relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Help create long-term customer partnerships that lead to repeat business and future opportunities.
• Promote mutual trust, respect, accountability, and cooperation with customers and team members.
• Contribute positively to the culture and continued growth of Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC/Fab Duct.
• Maintain and promote a safety-first mindset in estimating, planning, and project execution.

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* What We're Looking For
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• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent mechanical construction experience will also be considered.
• ** 5+ years of mechanical estimating, engineering, project management, or relevant trade experience preferred.**
• Strong knowledge of commercial and/or industrial mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing and/or HVAC/sheet metal systems
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• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other cost components of a mechanical estimate.
• Experience with…