Estimator (Mechanical) | MSI

TW Constructors; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

A mechanical contracting company in St. Louis, MO is seeking an experienced Duct/Piping Estimator. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely estimates, ensuring compliance with all project specifications. Key qualifications include over 5 years of experience in HVAC and piping estimating, strong communication skills, and proficiency in HVAC estimating software. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flex spending accounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction methods and understanding of permit processes.
• Design-Build experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Strong MS Excel and MS Office skills.
• Drug-free workplace and pass tests.

Responsibilities

• Estimate all assigned projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work.
• Prepare final estimate sheets and bid forms as required.
• Review drawings to determine scope of work.
• Prepare final estimate sheets and bid forms.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings and site walks.
• Maintain documentation of estimates and pricing.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

5+ years of experience in HVAC, PIPING, and ESTIMATING

Tools

HVAC estimating software (Trimble MEP or QuickPen preferred)

MS Office including MS Excel

Job description

About Us Mechanical Solutions is a certified union MBE mechanical contractor that brings over 20 years of expertise to the St. Louis area. Our focus is on enhancing the comfort and quality of living and working environments. Committed to fostering enduring client and community relationships, we prioritize clear and honest communication. Our expert team, comprising skilled sheet metal workers and pipefitters, is equipped to elevate your project in even the most challenging conditions. Thanks to our recently expanded, climate‑controlled warehouse, our fabrication capabilities have significantly grown, ensuring the use of the highest quality materials. At the heart of Mechanical Solutions are our core values: efficiency, teamwork, safety, responsiveness, quality, and ethics. We guarantee to execute all projects safely and promptly, ensuring cost‑effectiveness for our clients. Our comprehensive customer services span from estimates, design, fabrication, installation, all the way to close‑out.

Mechanical Solutions, Inc. – Full time – St. Louis, MO

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Duct/Piping Estimator responsible for providing complete, accurate, well‑defined, and timely estimates. This candidate will meet the needs of internal and external customers and achieve total customer satisfaction. The Estimator is responsible for ensuring that all estimates are executed in accordance with the company’s policies, including contract documents, budget, schedule, safety, quality control, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Estimate all assigned projects, ensuring that take‑offs, labor factors, and material pricing is accurate and in compliance with Mechanical Solutions, Inc.’s latest estimating process.
• Call for special material pricing, equipment quotes, and subcontractor quotes as necessary to support an estimate with current cost information.
• Clarify with general contractor, architect, owner, or engineer any discrepancies as they relate to the drawings or specifications.
• Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required content of estimate.
• Prepare disciplined estimates by calculating complete take‑off of scope of work.
• Determine general conditions, fabrication costs, crew rates, etc.
• Prepare final estimate sheets and bid forms as required.
• Maintain files of working documents as backup for estimate figures, including current (accurate) information on pricing from suppliers.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings and relay all pertinent information to the project manager and purchasing. Walk jobsites and attend pre‑ and post‑job reviews.
• Communicate with employees, vendors, and subcontractors with the highest level of integrity, ethics, and honesty.
• Support other department personnel as necessary.
• Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Self‑motivated.
• Thoughtful and confident decision making and high ethical standards.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to think and react quickly under pressure.
• Service‑oriented approach in working with technical and non‑technical business owners and different personality types.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of organization.
• Reliable, dependable and professional.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC, PIPING, and ESTIMATING.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Technical knowledge of piping and sheet metal estimating.
• Design‑Build experience is preferred but is not required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications, inspection reports, etc.
• Significant knowledge of construction methods as well as an understanding of municipalities and the permit processes.
• Proficient in HVAC estimating software (Trimble MEP preferred / QuickPen preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple estimates and tasks at a time.
• Ability to meet sensitive timelines.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite including MS Excel software.
• We are a drug‑free workplace; must be able to pass pre‑ and random drug tests.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary: based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
• Discretionary annual bonus: subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs, and more.

Mechanical Solutions, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Mechanical Solutions, Inc. is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. Both of these requirements will be a partial determination of final result in hiring.

Mechanical Solutions, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Mechanical Solutions, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Mechanical Solutions, Inc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.