Employee-Owned Mechanical Estimator for Industrial Projects

NOOTER Chicago | Amex Nooter LLC; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

HSA contribution

Dental coverage

Short-term disability

Vision coverage

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

NOOTER in Perrysburg, Ohio, seeks a Mechanical Estimator to develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates for industrial projects, supporting preconstruction planning and bid proposals.

You will review drawings, specs, and bid packages, perform quantity takeoffs, and collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure accurate pricing and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of estimating experience in mechanical construction.
• Experience preparing estimates across multiple design phases or contract methods.
• Experience working with vendor pricing, supplier quotations, and subcontractor input.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, construction drawings, and technical documents.
• Working knowledge of construction estimating databases and estimating tools.
• Knowledge of accounting principles related to cost estimating.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop accurate cost estimates and apply estimating strategies that support project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications, bid packages, and technical documents to develop detailed labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement, and operations to validate scope and pricing assumptions.
• Assess project risks, analyze market conditions, and prepare competitive bid proposals.
• Support project planning, budgeting, and business development to maintain competitiveness.

Skills

Estimating experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Estimating software

Estimating databases

Job description

NOOTER in Perrysburg, Ohio, seeks a Mechanical Estimator to develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates for industrial projects, supporting preconstruction planning and bid proposals.

You will review drawings, specs, and bid packages, perform quantity takeoffs, and collaborate with project management, engineering, procurement, and operations to ensure accurate pricing and competitive bids.