The Opportunity

If you are a technically skilled professional who thrives on detail, collaboration, and bringing precision to complex projects, this role offers the chance to make a tangible impact. As a Mechanical Estimator, you will play a critical role in shaping bids and proposals for civil and environmental projects that serve communities and industries across multiple states.

This position offers a professional environment where your expertise will be valued, your contributions visible, and your career growth supported. You will work alongside a dedicated team that prizes accuracy, collaboration, and long-term success.

What You’ll Do

Pre-Bid

• Analyze project documents (plans, specifications, addenda, correspondence).
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather project-specific information.
• Solicit and manage vendor/subcontractor pricing.
• Complete quantity surveys and assemble division estimates.
• Forecast labor, material, subcontract, and equipment costs.
• Coordinate clarifications with the bid sponsor.
• Participate in plan reviews, bid review meetings, and bid day preparations.

Bid Process

• Maintain and grow subcontractor/vendor database.
• Create comparison spreadsheets for subcontractor bids vs. self-performance.
• Support bid day submissions with accurate inputs and clarifications.
• Drive efforts to achieve Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation.
• Collect subcontractor prequalification data.

Post-Bid

• Transfer estimate information to project teams at hand-off meetings.
• Support project teams during start-up and value engineering discussions.
• Assist with major change orders and archive project data for future use.
• Visit ongoing projects to tie field experience back into estimating.
• Contribute to weekly estimating meetings and knowledge sharing.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (or equivalent technical training/experience)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and proposals simultaneously
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, equipment, and construction methods
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and P&ID diagrams
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Able to pass a drug test

Desired Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of estimating, engineering, or related construction experience
• (an engineering degree may be considered in lieu of direct experience)
• Strong grasp of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing
• Experience with ProContractor by Viewpoint, AutoCAD, and Primavera preferred
• Experience evaluating subcontractor pricing, labor productivity, and equipment utilization
• Technical awareness of construction products, methods, and scheduling

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000 – $125,000

Our client is committed to supporting their employees with stability, growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness program with incentives
• 401(k) with matching contributions and profit sharing
• Life and AD&D insurance (plus voluntary options)
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Career development and training programs
• Educational assistance

👉 If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role where your contributions directly shape critical infrastructure projects, we invite you to apply.