Mechanical Estimator - ESOP & Profit Sharing

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

Profit sharing

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established mechanical contractor in the Pacific Northwest to hire a Mechanical Estimator in Portland, OR. This role develops accurate estimates from conceptual budgets through final construction documents, collaborating with operations, vendors, and clients to win profitable work.

The role emphasizes problem solving, scope gap identification, and teamwork with field and operations teams to influence project success before construction begins.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, preconstruction, project management, or a related mechanical construction role.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, sheet metal, ductwork, piping, or mechanical systems (dry scope)
• Ability to analyze plans and specifications and build complete estimates

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Perform quantity takeoffs and pricing for HVAC systems, sheet metal and ductwork, piping, plumbing, mechanical equipment and specialty systems
• Develop conceptual budgets and preliminary estimates
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier proposals
• Identify project risks, scope gaps, and value-engineering opportunities
• Participate in preconstruction meetings and client discussions
• Collaborate with operations, project managers, field teams, and leadership
• Support negotiated, design-build, and CM/GC project pursuits

Skills

HVAC systems

Ductwork

Piping

Estimating

Preconstruction

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established mechanical contractor in the Pacific Northwest to hire a Mechanical Estimator in Portland, OR. This role develops accurate estimates from conceptual budgets through final construction documents, collaborating with operations, vendors, and clients to win profitable work.

The role emphasizes problem solving, scope gap identification, and teamwork with field and operations teams to influence project success before construction begins.