Florida Mechanical & Electrical Estimator — GMP Bid Expert

Charles Perry Partners, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Insurance coverage

401(k) match

Disability plans

Job summary

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) is a leading general contracting firm seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates from concept through GMP.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, solicit pricing, and prepare competitive bids while coordinating with internal teams, clients, and trade partners to support successful project delivery. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of commercial estimating experience; 10+ years

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Architecture, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction estimating experience; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience in Mechanical and Electrical Estimation.
• Able to manage multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Proficient with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, MS Outlook, Sage, and AutoCAD.
• Advanced Excel skills for creating/manipulating spreadsheets.
• Experience with bid management, online plan rooms, and databases.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read/understand construction plans and specs.
• Willingness to attend client meetings; light travel.
• LEED accreditation preferred.
• Professional Estimator Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid-chase briefs, detailed estimates, and preconstruction deliverables from conceptual through GMP phases.
• Review drawings, specifications, and owner agreements to identify risks and ensure complete scope coverage.
• Perform constructability reviews, quantity takeoffs, and cost analysis using On-Screen Takeoff and Autodesk Build.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for pricing, bid solicitation, and prequalification.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, bid lists, and procurement tracking logs.
• Lead and document preconstruction meetings; prepare agendas, minutes, and progress reports.
• Evaluate bids, prepare bid leveling matrices, and participate in bid-day analysis.
• Support value analysis, risk mitigation, and logistics planning efforts.
• Present estimates to clients, design partners, and operations teams; assist in project handoff and buyout.
• Maintain estimating databases, pricing history, and company best practices.
• Participate in training, ensure safety compliance, and uphold company values.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Job description

Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI) is a leading general contracting firm seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates from concept through GMP.

You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, solicit pricing, and prepare competitive bids while coordinating with internal teams, clients, and trade partners to support successful project delivery. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of commercial estimating experience; 10+ years