Mechanical Preconstruction Estimator - Industrial Systems

Sky Mavis; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our SEI division, contributing to preconstruction efforts for process and mechanical systems across industrial projects. You will interface with engineers, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and the estimating team to build accurate cost estimates.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management background, 3+ years in construction with mechanical estimates, and proficiency with industry software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or related field.
• 3+ years' construction experience with 1+ years estimating mechanical systems.
• Experience with heavy/manufacturing, industrial, mission-critical markets preferred.
• Strong technical writing, math, and computer skills; proficient with common estimating tools.

Responsibilities

• Attend pre-bid meetings to understand project requirements and site conditions.
• Review project documents to determine material, equipment, and labor needs.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts and coordinate mechanical scopes with other trades.
• Participate in pre-proposal design coordination for pricing documents.
• Perform quantity surveying of mechanical systems and apply labor rates.
• Evaluate vendors/subcontractors for conformance and best-value proposals.
• Assist in preparing estimates for bidding and budgeting; support internal reviews.
• Support project management tasks: budgeting, scheduling, change orders, procurement.
• Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity and forecast costs.
• Quantify completed designs for historical cost data and analysis.

Education

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

BlueBeam

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

On Screen Takeoff

Navisworks

Revit

Building Connected

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Sage Timberline

Job description

Clayco is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join our SEI division, contributing to preconstruction efforts for process and mechanical systems across industrial projects. You will interface with engineers, architects, subcontractors, suppliers, and the estimating team to build accurate cost estimates.

Requirements include a Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management background, 3+ years in construction with mechanical estimates, and proficiency with industry software.