Mechanical Insulation Estimator

Colonial Group; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Indianapolis in Carmel, IN is seeking a Mechanical Insulation Estimator to prepare comprehensive bids for mechanical insulation projects. The role involves quantity takeoffs, establishing labor productivities, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors to secure pricing.

You will also participate in bid reviews and customer alignment efforts, ensuring smooth project handoffs to operations. Preferred candidates have 3–5 years of estimating experience, with proficiency in takeoff

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience estimating construction projects.
• Experience estimating the mechanical insulation scope.
• Strong ability to read specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantity takeoffs on construction projects.
• Establish labor productivities for estimates.
• Maintain relationships with vendors for pricing.
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for non-self-performed work.
• Involves bid reviews with supervisors and project teams.
• Generate wage and benefit schedules.

Skills

Takeoff software

Customer relations

Cost analysis

Reading specs & drawings

Team collaboration

Estimating experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science/Management

Tools

On-Screen Takeoff

Quick Bid

Job description

Job Description

PCI is seeking an experienced Mechanical Insulation Estimator for its PCI Indianapolis, IN 551 operations based in Carmel, IN. This individual will create comprehensive estimates for bidding prospective mechanical insulation work.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Performing quantity takeoffs on construction projects
• Establish labor productivities for estimate
• Maintain positive relationships with area vendors for competitive material and equipment pricing
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for work done outside of our self-perform group
• Understand the market conditions including competitive approach, backlog, level or risk for work and other factors for establishing margin percentages
• Be involved in the internal bid reviews with supervisors and project team
• Participate in the customer alignment objectives of the branch by creating and maintaining positive customer relations
• Contract administration for secured projects
• Prepare wage and benefit schedules
• Assist in the hand-off of secured projects to the Operations Team
• Assist in other duties as assigned such as change order management or billings depending on the project(s)

Salary range: $92,000 - $110,000 annual base salary plus eligibility for the non-guaranteed annualized bonus program

This position is safety sensitive.

Basic Requirements

• Must have at least 3-5 years of professional experience estimating construction projects
• Must have experience estimating the mechanical insulation scope of construction subcontracts
• Strong ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work
• Has a strong record of establishing and maintaining successful customer relationships
• Displays excellent verbal communication
• Demonstrates strong customer service skills with an ability to foster professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Possesses a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis competency
• Ability to accurately read schedules for sequencing and durations of applicable scopes of work
• Must have proficiency with digital construction takeoff and estimating software, such as On-Screen Takeoff and Quick Bid
• Proven ability to proactively identify opportunities, think creatively to develop solutions, and drive results in a competitive environment
• Must be able to effectively collaborate within a team

Preferred Requirements

• Multiple years' experience estimating mechanical insulation on non-residential construction projects is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science or Construction Management preferred
• OSHA certifications
• Local to the Indianapolis, IN area preferred

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.