Mechanical Estimator II — On-Site in Rochester

Express Employment Professionals - Rochester, MN; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401K with company match

Vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Short-Term Incentive Plan

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Rochester, MN seeks an Estimator to prepare portions of contract proposal estimates across disciplines. The role requires advanced knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to estimate medium to large plans, including design assist or design-build projects.

The on-site position is based at our Rochester, MN office, with responsibilities to develop proposals, review drawings, obtain quotes, and deliver cost estimates for current and prospective customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of estimating, engineering, or trade experience related to mechanical construction.
• Advanced knowledge of plumbing, piping, or sheet metal systems.
• Advanced understanding/expertise in Mechanical estimating software.
• Ability to interpret cost data with strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Associate degree preferred in engineering or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals and drawings to determine scope of work and contents of the estimate.
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; determine time, costs, resources, or materials needed.
• Analyze blueprints to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
• Prepare estimates by calculating takeoffs of scope and contents.
• Review specifications and drawings to define scope and contents of the estimate.
• Develop proposals for current or prospective customers.
• Deliver accurate project cost estimates and monitor costs against bids.

Skills

Estimating

Engineering

Trade experience

Analytical

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Mechanical estimating software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals in Rochester, MN seeks an Estimator to prepare portions of contract proposal estimates across disciplines. The role requires advanced knowledge of mechanical systems and the ability to estimate medium to large plans, including design assist or design-build projects.

The on-site position is based at our Rochester, MN office, with responsibilities to develop proposals, review drawings, obtain quotes, and deliver cost estimates for current and prospective customers.