Mechanical Estimator - Design-Build for Complex Projects

GBA; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

GBA Builders seeks a Mechanical Estimator in Lenexa, KS to support the Estimating and Engineering team on commercial, industrial, life sciences, medical, and mission-critical projects. The role involves constructability reviews, cost estimating, and scheduling support across various programs.

Travel to project sites is required; a clean background check and valid driver's license are mandatory for entry. Strong proficiency in digital take-off and estimating software is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction or related engineering field OR Journeyman/Master in Plumbing or HVAC OR 7+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Field experience in mechanical installation projects preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of conceptual estimating and design-build estimating experience with a mechanical contractor.
• Strong proficiency with digital take-off and estimating software.
• High-level understanding of project scopes, direct and indirect costs, and pricing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and scheduling software.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and LEED requirements.
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external collaboration.
• Initiative, professionalism, and ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist proposal teams on major projects across all programs and GBA companies.
• Work with Project Management and Design teams during buyout and pre-construction processes.
• Attend Charrette and design reconciliation conferences on projects over $5M (or as assigned).
• Develop estimates, budgets, quantity surveys, and proposals accurately and competitively.
• Cultivate subcontractor and supplier relationships, including seeking new partners and reviewing scopes of work.
• Assist in creating project schedules for bids and pre-construction planning.
• Participate in pre-bid conferences, site visits, bid day processes, and proposal submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with facility managers and construction owners.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Executives to finalize estimates and proposed schedules.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Take-off

Estimating software

Budgeting

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or related engineering field

Tools

Digital take-off tools

Job description

GBA Builders seeks a Mechanical Estimator in Lenexa, KS to support the Estimating and Engineering team on commercial, industrial, life sciences, medical, and mission-critical projects. The role involves constructability reviews, cost estimating, and scheduling support across various programs.

Travel to project sites is required; a clean background check and valid driver's license are mandatory for entry. Strong proficiency in digital take-off and estimating software is expected.