Mechanical/Process Estimator – Large Industrial Projects

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in the United States seeks an experienced Mechanical/Process Estimator to develop and review cost estimates for mechanical and process construction on large-scale industrial projects.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings, evaluate subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to support accurate budgets and competitive bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent Mechanical/Process estimating will be considered.
• Experience in mechanical/process estimating for industrial construction, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, process piping, mechanical equipment, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Experience developing and evaluating mechanical construction estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Experience soliciting, analyzing, and leveling mechanical subcontractor bids.
• Knowledge of mechanical construction methods, equipment installation, piping fabrication, and associated labor requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and construction estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple estimating deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for mechanical and process construction scopes on large-scale industrial and manufacturing projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis for process piping, mechanical equipment, HVAC, industrial utilities, and associated systems.
• Review engineering drawings, piping isometrics, equipment layouts, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Develop estimates for labor, materials, equipment, fabrication, installation, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate mechanical subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, and opportunities for value engineering.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and construction teams throughout preconstruction and project execution.
• Participate in design-build estimating, conceptual budgeting, bid reviews, and estimate reconciliation.
• Develop cost comparisons, evaluate alternative mechanical systems, and provide recommendations to support project budgets.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation and historical cost data to support future project estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Excel

Construction estimating software

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in the United States seeks an experienced Mechanical/Process Estimator to develop and review cost estimates for mechanical and process construction on large-scale industrial projects.

You will perform quantity takeoffs, review drawings, evaluate subcontractor pricing, and collaborate with design, procurement, and construction teams to support accurate budgets and competitive bids.