Estimator, Engineering, Mechanical Engineer

About Us
We specialize in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of commercial and industrial projects. As a design‑build leader, our team has constructed and maintained mechanical systems for a wide variety of high‑profile clients, including hospitals, data centers, manufacturers, hotels, universities, and office buildings.

Job duties will include the following:

• Ensure all hard‑copy and electronic documents received and generated during the bidding process are filed, stored, and readily retrievable in compliance with company document control policies and procedures.
• Maintain an electronic file‑storage portal for vendors and subcontractors to access bidding documents.
• Analyze plans, specifications, RFPs, RFQs and other documentation for populating estimates and proposals.
• Perform take‑off of mechanical HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Routinely communicate with vendors and subcontractors to coordinate timely receipt of proposals, obtain cost estimates and evaluate scopes of work.
• Utilize current estimate software to input vendor/subcontractor proposals, labor, material and equipment estimates.
• Draft detailed proposals and scope letters.
• Follow awarded contracts as assigned; estimate additional work items (value engineering, change orders, procurement of material and equipment) when required.

• Establish estimating processes for projects.
• Prepare take‑offs and price estimates.
• Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Prepare accurate sheet‑metal, piping, and labor estimates.
• Review plans and specifications and provide value engineering for mechanical systems.
• Assist in developing detailed lists of qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions to communicate budget assumptions to the client.
• Contribute to risk and contingency assessments while ensuring quality and proposing alternative solutions.
• Assist in estimate reviews with construction and preconstruction teams.
• Maintain good client, vendor, and subcontractor relationships at all times.
• Provide input on productivity factors.
• Coordinate, attend, and lead meetings such as estimate reviews and turnover meetings.
• Practice and adhere to the “CCI Way”.
• Perform other duties as required.

• 5+ years of experience in the mechanical HVAC / plumbing construction industry as a craftsperson.
• Proficient in mechanical estimating software (Quote Soft/Express preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with basic calculations and formulas.
• Strong organizational and self‑management skills.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Relationship building: establishing and maintaining long‑term relationships, trust, and respect.
• Interpersonal skills: effective collaboration with employees, supervisors, and external parties.
• Understanding of policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and provide feedback for constructability, value engineering, and quality control.
• Basic mathematical proficiency and accurate transcription.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in mechanical and plumbing construction for commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, food processing, and manufacturing facilities.
• Ability to read and understand engineered drawings, specifications, RFQs, RFPs, and bid documents for HVAC and plumbing trades.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and regulations.
• Project management: planning, organizing, coordinating, directing, and controlling all aspects of the bidding process.
• Customer service: ability to find mutually satisfactory solutions to difficult issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Project, and Word.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

Location:

LI-DC1, CCI, L1‑onsite.