Commercial Mechanical Estimator – Growth & Preconstruction

gpac; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

gpac seeks a results-oriented Commercial Mechanical Estimator with progressive estimating experience in mechanical construction. This role focuses on HVAC piping, process piping, sheet metal, and full lifecycle mechanical services for schools, universities, and other facilities.

The estimator will lead mechanical estimates, coordinate scopes, solicit subcontractors, review plans, and communicate with project leads while supporting preconstruction with takeoffs and bid packages.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years Commercial Mechanical estimating experience.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, specifications, and mechanical details. Trimble AutoBid experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Blueprint reading

Estimating software

Team-focused

Analytical skills

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

Job description

gpac seeks a results-oriented Commercial Mechanical Estimator with progressive estimating experience in mechanical construction. This role focuses on HVAC piping, process piping, sheet metal, and full lifecycle mechanical services for schools, universities, and other facilities.

The estimator will lead mechanical estimates, coordinate scopes, solicit subcontractors, review plans, and communicate with project leads while supporting preconstruction with takeoffs and bid packages.