Mechanical Construction Estimator - Power Generation & Industrial Projects

Wyatt Field Service; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Health and dental coverage

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

WYATT seeks a Mechanical Construction Estimator to develop detailed cost estimates, budgets, and proposals for complex power generation and industrial projects. You will support preconstruction planning, analyze costs, and help deliver competitive bids that drive project success.

Your day includes reviewing drawings and specs, calculating quantities, evaluating subcontractor bids, and maintaining estimating databases with market trends.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction estimating or management experience.
• Experience in power generation, industrial construction environments is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate cost estimates, budgets, and proposals for complex projects.
• Review drawings, specs, equipment layouts, and project documentation to determine scope and costs.
• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, preconstruction, and operations teams to ensure competitive bids.

Skills

Estimating

Cost analysis

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Estimating software

MS Office

Job description

Would you like to be part of a company that is employee owned? We invite you to consider joining WYATT.

As a Mechanical Construction Estimator, you will develop accurate cost estimates, budgets, and proposals for complex power generation, industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, and data center construction projects. This role plays a critical part in securing new business by supporting preconstruction planning, evaluating project risks, analyzing construction costs, and helping deliver competitive bids that contribute to project and organizational success.

ABOUT WYATT

Since 1913, WYATT has been a trusted leader in heavy mechanical construction, turnaround services, maintenance, and capital projects. For more than a century, we have safely delivered complex projects across the refining, petrochemical, industrial, and power sectors through skilled craftsmanship, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in building lasting relationships with our customers while creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.

DAY IN THE LIFE

A typical day begins with reviewing construction drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, and project documentation to develop detailed cost estimates for mechanical construction projects. You will work closely with engineering, procurement, preconstruction, and operations teams to evaluate project scope, labor requirements, material costs, equipment needs, site logistics, and construction execution strategies. Throughout the day, you will perform quantity take-offs, analyze subcontractor and vendor quotations, support value engineering efforts, and assess constructability risks that may impact project cost, schedule, or productivity. You will also participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits, collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders, and maintain estimating databases using historical project cost information and market trends. Your analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to make sound decisions under deadlines help ensure accurate proposals, competitive bids, and successful project outcomes across the power, industrial, manufacturing, and mission-critical construction sectors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three (3) years of construction estimating or construction management experience.
• Experience in power generation and industrial construction environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• Experience with Lump Sum, Fixed Fee, and Time & Material contract structures.
• Advanced knowledge of construction estimating, labor analysis, quantity take-offs, and cost modeling.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, technical specifications, and scope development.
• Working knowledge of project cost accounting principles and financial controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and industry estimating and scheduling software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

BENEFITS

WYATT provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our 401(k) includes an employer match and annual non-elective contribution. We offer medical coverage with an employer contribution toward an HSA, company-paid dental coverage and Short-Term Disability, vision coverage, fitness reimbursement, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a successful employee-owned organization.

WYATT is committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all employees feel valued, including, safe, and empowered to do their best work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.