Mechanical Estimator

Allegiance Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Allegiance Group, in partnership with a mechanical contractor focused on large capital projects, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator in the United States. You will develop estimates from early planning through tender submissions, review project details, assess costs, and collaborate with clients, engineers, suppliers, and delivery teams to build competitive, well-supported bids.

The role requires 5+ years of estimating mechanical work on large projects, a strong grasp of mechanical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience estimating mechanical work on large or complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction methods, materials, and installation requirements.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, and tender documents.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical estimates for large capital projects at different design and delivery stages.
• Assess drawings, specifications, schedules, and tender documents to understand scope, risks, and requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, confirming scope and comparing prices.
• Identify missing information, assumptions, exclusions, and potential value engineering options.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to verify estimates and coordinate bid submissions.
• Keep accurate records of estimate assumptions, take-offs, pricing, and supporting documents.
• Assist with cost planning, tender reviews, and project handovers to delivery teams once work is awarded.

Job description

Allegiance Group is partnering with a mechanical contractor specializing in large capital projects to find an experienced Mechanical Estimator.

The contractor undertakes complex work across major sectors, with a particular focus on mechanical systems and the careful planning and coordination required to price projects accurately.

In this role, you’ll develop estimates from initial project planning through tender submission. You’ll review project details, assess costs, and work with clients, engineers, suppliers, and delivery teams to prepare competitive, well-supported bids.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop mechanical estimates for large capital projects at different design and delivery stages.
• Assess drawings, specifications, schedules, and tender documents to understand the scope, risks, and requirements.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for labour, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and indirect costs.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, confirming scope and comparing prices.
• Identify missing information, assumptions, exclusions, and potential value engineering options.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to verify estimates and coordinate bid submissions.
• Keep accurate records of estimate assumptions, take-offs, pricing, and supporting documents.
• Assist with cost planning, tender reviews, and project handovers to delivery teams once work is awarded.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience estimating mechanical work, ideally on large or complex capital projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction methods, materials, and installation requirements.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, and tender documents.
• Experience preparing detailed estimates and assessing supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.

You Should Have:

• A structured, commercially minded approach to estimating.
• Confidence asking questions, validating assumptions, and spotting project risks.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and commercial teams.
• A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to accurate, dependable estimates.
• Ability to explain cost information clearly to different stakeholders.

This is an opportunity to contribute to major capital projects and help develop bids from early planning through tender submission.

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)