Construction Estimator

Pan-Pacific Mechanical; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pan-Pacific Mechanical is seeking an Estimator to join our Preconstruction team, accurately establishing material and labor costs for potential projects and helping build bid proposals with senior staff.

The role requires 5+ years of plumbing estimation, Design-Build/Plans & Specs experience, and proficiency with Trimble AutoBid, Excel, and Word. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $125,000 depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plumbing estimation experience.
• Ability to prepare Design-Build and Plans & Specs estimates.
• Proficiency with estimation software and on-screen takeoffs.
• Experience with healthcare facilities estimations (OSHPD Level 1).
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-screen takeoffs for large and complex projects.
• Attend bid meetings and job walks.
• Prepare bid proposals and required documents; include bid bonds as needed.
• Review scope of new contracts and price change bulletins.
• Collaborate with HVAC on pursuits and project cost budgets.

Skills

Plumbing Estimation

Design-Build estimates

Healthcare Estimating

Estimating software

MS Excel

MS Word

Autonomous work

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Join the leading full-mechanical contractor in the Western U.S.—now expanding nationwide.

Pan-Pacific Mechanical is not just growing—we’re building some of the most complex, high-visibility commercial, industrial, and healthcare projects in the country. Our teams thrive in a fast-paced, design-build environment where production excellence, technical expertise, and ownership mindset are rewarded, backed by a culture that truly sets us apart. Our team members benefit from long-term career growth, strong leadership support, and a shared success model—including 100% employee ownership (ESOP), 401(k) matching, and clear advancement opportunities.

• Fountain Valley, California
• Fremont, California

About the Role:

The Estimator will work with the Preconstruction department of Pan-Pacific Mechanical to accurately establish material and labor cost estimation of potential projects, work closely with all senior personnel in establishing the bid proposals, and team with project management once a job is awarded to review bid recaps and assist with additional job costs as needed through all phases of construction.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all stages of the estimating and bidding processes includingperforming on-screentakeoffs forvarying opportunities including large and complex projects
• Attend and participate in project bid meetings and job walks
• Prepare bid proposal documents including Pan-Pacific proposal letter, bid form per Customer requirements if required, and bid bonds as necessary
• Responsible for scope review of new project contracts
• Perform pricing of change bulletins issued to existing projects as required
• Work with HVAC team as needed on combination pursuits and projects
• Assist with project cost budgets and Schedule of Values for new project start-up
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of plumbing estimation strongly desired
• Ability to prepare Design-Build, Design-Assist, and Plans & Specs estimates and conceptual budgets
• Proficient in a variety of estimating software and on-screen programs, Trimble AutoBid is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Experience performing plumbing take-offs on a variety of industry buildings including but not limited to: Healthcare (specifically OSHPD Level 1), High-Rises, Stadiums, Laboratories and Pharmaceuticals, Education Facilities, Airports and Transportation, and Hospitality
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize tasks while meeting tight deadlines
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong problem-solving abilities and creative thinking skills to assist in value engineering ideas
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of professionals, both inside and outside the organization
• Must be a team player and believe in our company core values of Family, Loyalty, and Respect

Salary dependent on experience and location - $75,000 - $125,000 annually.

The above job description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so may the essential functions of this position. The physical requirements of this position require individuals to be able to lift up to 50 pounds, use hands, wrists, and fingers in a repetitive motion; regularly walk, sit, stand, climb, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl and or reach. No third parties at this time. Our company is not in a position to offer work sponsorship for this position.