Mechanical Estimator

McClure Company; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical, dental & vision for

employees and dependents

Job summary

McClure Company is seeking an Estimator to evaluate project specifications and drawings, producing accurate cost estimates under the Chief Estimator. The role collaborates with internal teams and external customers, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure pricing integrity.

The ideal candidate has HVAC/mechanical training or related degree and at least 2 years estimating experience, with strong communication and software skills. Full-time on-site position with benefits in Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• HVAC or Mechanical school/degree, or minimum 2 years estimating experience.
• Experience in Mechanical Construction or Mechanical Estimating preferred.
• Sheet metal and piping experience preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Review plans to determine project cost.
• Analyze time, material, and manpower needs for each project.
• Prepare material takeoffs and cost estimates per specs.
• Provide detailed estimates and bid forms to Estimating Manager.
• Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to price work.
• Attend bid meetings and present information to clients.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Microsoft Excel

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Education

HVAC/Mechanical trade school

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Estimation software (QuickPen)

Excel

MS Word

Job description

McClure Company has been voted one of the best companies to work forin Pennsylvania, consecutively,since 2009! We have 100% paid for medical, dental & vision benefit premiums for employees and eligible dependents! Check out our other great benefits at www.mcclureco.com/careers !

Position Summary

The Estimator is responsible for evaluating project specifications and drawings, ensuring a complete and accurate cost estimate. Under the supervision of the Chief Estimator, this position collaborates frequently with stakeholders including internal employees across departments as well as external customers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Essential Functions

• Review plans, specifications, drawings to determine the cost of the project
• Analyze time, material, and manpower requirements for each project
• Perform material takeoffs and develop a written estimate of cost to perform the work according to the specifications
• Provide the Estimating Manager with a detailed cost estimate, corresponding proposal letter and bid form breakout and take over ownership of the project
• Interface with customers, vendors, and subcontractors to determine the cost of the project
• Gather information to determine subcontractor and vendor suitability and aggressively gain the best pricing
• Visit customer field locations as required to ascertain project conditions
• Attend pre and post bid meetings as required and be able to effectively present information to clients to sell our projects
• Select pool of potential subcontractors and equipment vendors to solicit their proposals
• Analyze special safety and code requirements on all projects
• Work as part of an integrated team in acquiring projects
• Properly turns over bid documents to Project Management in a timely manner
• Other duties as assigned by manager/supervisor

Qualifications

• HVAC or Mechanical technical school/degree, Mechanical Engineering degree or a minimum of 2 years of estimating experience required
• Prior experience in Mechanical Construction environment or Mechanical Estimating experience preferred
• Prior sheet metal and piping experience preferred
• Self-motivated, possess strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Estimation or Quickpen)
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have the ability to walk at least a mile, climb stairs and climb ladders up to 30' high.

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position