Commercial Mechanical Estimator

gpac; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

gpac seeks a results-oriented Commercial Mechanical Estimator to join our team in the Chicago area. The role focuses on estimating for HVAC piping, sheet metal, process piping, and related mechanical systems for diverse projects including schools, universities, and military facilities.

The candidate will lead estimates, coordinate scopes, solicit subcontractors, review plans, and maintain cost libraries while supporting preconstruction activities and post-bid follow-up as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial mechanical estimating experience.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, specifications, and mechanical details.
• Trimble AutoBid experience a plus.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, piping systems and related components.
• Strong analytical skills and organized documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Sheet Metal, Plumbing, HVAC piping, and Process Piping estimates.
• Lead the mechanical portion of estimates and ensure scope is coordinated and complete.
• Solicit subcontractors during bidding and organize data post-bid.
• Review narratives, plans and specs to align pricing with work scope.
• Communicate with project leads to clarify scope, materials and schedule.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients and subcontractors.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and coordinate across disciplines.
• Maintain working documents and current supplier price information.
• Support other department personnel as required.
• Maintain project cost libraries for future estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site tours to confirm take-offs.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Blueprints & specs

Analytical skills

Estimating software

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

Job description

We are seeking a results-oriented Commercial Mechanical Estimator with progressive estimating experience in mechanical construction. Join an area mechanical contractor with 50+ years delivering HVAC piping, Process Piping, sheet metal, and full lifecycle mechanical services for k-12 schools, universities, military buildings and more.

What You Will Do

• Prepare Sheet Metal, Plumbing, HVAC piping, and Process Piping estimates
• Lead the mechanical portion of estimates and ensure that scopes are coordinated and complete
• Solicit subcontractors during the bidding process and organize information post-bid for future reference
• Review and understand narratives, plans and specifications to ensure alignment between pricing and the scope of work
• Communicate with project leads to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal clients and subcontractors/vendors
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontractors and suppliers and coordinate scopes of work across disciplines
• Maintain files of working documents as back-up for estimate figures, including current information on prices from suppliers
• Supports other department personnel as required
• Maintain library of project job costs for use in future project estimates
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction
• Attend pre-bid meetings and/or tour job sites to confirm requisite take-offs

What We Expect

• 3-5+ years Commercial Mechanical estimating experience
• Proficiency reading blueprints, specifications, and mechanical details. Trimble AutoBid experience a plus.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, chillers, rooftop units, pumps, VAV/controls, and piping systems
• Strong analytical skills, organized documentation, and estimating software literacy
• Coachable, detail-oriented, team-focused

Why It's a Great Opportunity

• Full-service mechanical workload with deeper scope than pure HVAC reps
• Excellent compensation package that includes a competitive salary, healthinsurance, 401(k), vacation and paid holidays
• Stable backlog and diverse project pipeline
• Competitive pay with benefits and retirement match
• Opportunity for growth and preconstruction leadership

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.