Estimator, Construction

Job Title

Estimator

Tucker Mechanical, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., is seeking a qualified Estimator to prepare detailed and competitive cost estimates for mechanical systems in commercial and industrial construction projects. The Estimator supports the development of bid quotations and packages, working closely with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure accurate pricing and scope alignment. Tucker Mechanical is a full‑service mechanical contractor with over 65 years of experience in HVAC service, power/industrial piping, commercial/process plumbing, BIM, and CAD.

• Willingness to learn how to effectively perform tasks within the established operating methodology.
• Collect and work with historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
• Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Prepare estimates to be used by management for planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
• Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
• Review contract and bid documents; review and understand scope for project turnover.
• Attend walk‑throughs, pre‑bid, and scope clarification meetings.
• Quantitative take‑off and computer entry.
• Prepare scope letters and proposals.
• Maintain relationships with customers, General Contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Perform design/build, conceptual, and budget estimates.
• Coordinate efforts in performing take‑offs, issuing bills of material to vendors, and obtaining subcontractor quotes.
• Assist project managers with take‑offs and pricing changes in work.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Manager of Preconstruction with recommendations for resolution.
• Comply with all company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established.
• Perform additional assignments as required by the needs of the company or as directed by executives.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Field experience / knowledge is a definite benefit.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Familiarity with Autobid Mechanical, Bluebeam, and/or other mechanical, technical, or construction programs is a plus.

• Strong integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values.
• Self‑motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem‑solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
• High standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive working relationships across departments and with external partners.

Must be able to effectively communicate in English and collaborate with multiple levels of customers, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

Regularly required to sit, see, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and comply with various vision and commuting requirements.

Work typically involves long periods sitting at a computer and occasional travel to field locations. Field work may involve exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, chemicals, external weather conditions, and moderate to loud noise levels.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled