Mechanical Estimator

STO Building Group; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) retirement plan with employer/0

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

LF Driscoll is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to develop and prepare construction mechanical/plumbing cost estimates for diverse projects in early development. You will manage multiple projects, review plans, produce takeoffs, and lead bid development with subcontractors.

You will join a team focused on healthcare, life sciences and data center sectors, ensuring accuracy, timely estimates, and alignment with project goals. This role supports preconstruction with cost updates throughout.

Qualifications

• BS or BA required in construction, management, engineering or architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in estimating, construction engineering, or related duties.
• Open to candidates transitioning from field operations to preconstruction.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and budgeting/organizational abilities.
• Honesty, accountability and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for Healthcare, life sciences, and Data Center projects.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships; solicit subcontractor bids.
• Obtain 3-5 bids per trade; review bids for conformance to specs and costs.
• Attend client meetings and support pricing, change orders, and site visits.
• Manage cost estimating database and analyze completed projects for improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BS or BA in construction/management/engineering/architecture

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

Job Description

L.F. Driscoll is looking to identify a Mechanical Estimator to support our operations. The Mechanical Estimator will develop, create and prepare construction Mechanical/Plumbing cost estimates for a diverse set of projects in the early stages of development and continue to support the project team with updated cost information throughout the Pre-construction phase of the projects. The position will require involvement in several projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To

• Review plans and MEP drawings.


• Prepare quantity take-offs on assigned Healthcare, life sciences, and Data Center projects.


• Ensure a complete review of plans and drawings.


• Identify items that have been omitted and ensure appropriate accounting in overall estimate package.


• Develop and maintain effective working relationships. Solicit subcontractor bids for assigned projects totaling $50 - $150 million per year.


• Obtain 3-5 bids for each trade and supplier group.


• Review and analyze bids for conformance to project specifications, price, material quality, insurance, wages, and related items.


• Discuss and resolve any questions with subcontractor.


• Follow approved estimating practices.


• Ensure most complete estimates and that financial objectives are met.


• Maintain current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes.


• Utilize appropriate software programs to calculate, record and track estimates.


• Attend client meetings, answer questions and resolve issues regarding pricing and estimates. Ensure client satisfaction.


• Perform change order pricing, site visits, bid delivery and collaborate with teams on specific bids.


• Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists. Compute cost factors and prepare estimates used for planning, organizing, and scheduling work; preparing bids; selecting vendors or subcontractors; and determining cost effectiveness.


• Conduct special studies to develop and establish standard hour and related cost data or effect cost reductions. Consult with clients, vendors, or other individuals to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues. Obtain support and commitment to the cost estimates.


• Organize and manage a centralized cost estimating database and a formal process to support cost estimating.


• Analyze completed projects to compare estimated costs to actual costs and determine the reason for any discrepancies. Provide improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. Identify cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• BS or BA required.Preferred areas of study include construction, management, engineering or architecture.


• 5+ years of experience in Estimating, Construction Engineer/Project Engineer, or related duties in general contractor estimating and purchasing.


• Open to considering individuals looking to come out of the field operations and into the preconstruction division


• Requires excellent computer skills (MS Office/Excel) and well-developed budgeting, purchasing and organizational skills


• Earns and maintains trust by demonstrating honesty, accountability and reliability

Benefits

• [Medical Insurance]


• [Dental Insurance]


• [Vision Insurance]


• [Health Savings Account]


• [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account]


• [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account]


• [401(k) retirement plan with employer match]


• [Life & AD&D Insurance]


• [Long-term Disability Insurance]


• [Short-term Disability Insurance]


• [Critical Illness Insurance]


• [Accident Insurance]


• [Hospital Indemnity Insurance]


• [Home & Auto Insurance]


• [Family Support]


• [Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation]


• [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non-Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt]


• [Time Away Benefits]


• [8 Paid Holidays]


• [Group Legal]


• [Employee Stock Purchase Plan]


• [Identity Theft Protection]


• [Group Legal]


• [Pet Insurance]


• [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

About Us

Founded over nine decades ago, LF Driscoll manages the construction of projects located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York; delivering projects of all sizes and types ranging from $50,000 to over $1.5 billion dollars. We provide services under a variety of contract methods, including CM at Risk, CM Agency, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Design/Build for new core/shell, renovations/additions, interior fit-outs, and infrastructure construction projects. Our growth has stemmed from our reputation for understanding and satisfying our clients’ needs with transparency, technical expertise, and commitment to excellence.

In 2017, Philadelphia-based LF Driscoll (LFD) founded LF Driscoll Healthcare (LFDH) to specifically service healthcare clients located in New York and New Jersey. LFD and LFDH work closely together to service our clients across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

The STO Building Group family of companies —Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen— includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize our vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

EEO statement

LF Driscoll is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and other legally protected characteristics.