Commercial Mechanical Estimator – Growth & Preconstruction

gpac; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Vacation & holidays

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Commercial Mechanical Estimator with 3-5+ years of estimating experience to support a diversified mechanical contractor. The role involves leading the mechanical portion of estimates for HVAC piping, sheet metal, and process piping, coordinating with subs, and ensuring accurate take-offs from plans and specifications.

Ideal candidates will have Trimble AutoBid experience or strong estimating software literacy, and be capable of collaborating with project leads and vendors to

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years Commercial Mechanical estimating experience.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, specifications, and mechanical details.
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, chillers, rooftop units, pumps, VAV/controls, and piping systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Sheet Metal, Plumbing, HVAC piping, and Process Piping estimates.
• Lead the mechanical portion of estimates and ensure 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

Reading blueprints

Mechanical estimating

Analytical skills

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

Estimating software

Job description

gpac is seeking a Commercial Mechanical Estimator with 3-5+ years of estimating experience to support a diversified mechanical contractor. The role involves leading the mechanical portion of estimates for HVAC piping, sheet metal, and process piping, coordinating with subs, and ensuring accurate take-offs from plans and specifications.

Ideal candidates will have Trimble AutoBid experience or strong estimating software literacy, and be capable of collaborating with project leads and vendors to