Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator—HVAC & MEP

EMCOR Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Dallas Mechanical Group is hiring an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, cost-effective mechanical construction estimates. You will review requirements, develop labor/material costs, and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors for diverse project types.

You will work closely with project management and operations, manage bids, and support preconstruction activities to ensure 100% turnover of bid documents after award.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of mechanical contracting estimating experience.
• 3–5 years in construction operations or projects.
• Experience estimating HVAC, ductwork, piping and plumbing for various project types.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, labor productivity, pricing, margins, and RFIs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specs, and bid requirements; identify scope gaps and risks.
• Perform takeoffs and prepare labor, material, and subcontractor estimates.
• Manage bids and budgets, meet deadlines, and report estimate status.
• Prepare bid packages, solicit pricing from vendors/subcontractors, and analyze bids.
• Clarify scopes and communicate schedules, addenda, and permits to trades.
• Maintain estimating records and cost databases; follow SOPs and training.
• Support pursuit strategy, bid/no-bid reviews, client meetings, and job walks.
• Verify bids; turnover with project management within 24–48 hours of award.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Construction operations

HVAC estimating

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FAST-PIPE

Estimating software

Quote Express

Quickpen

Autobid

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Dallas Mechanical Group is hiring an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, cost-effective mechanical construction estimates. You will review requirements, develop labor/material costs, and coordinate pricing with vendors and subcontractors for diverse project types.

You will work closely with project management and operations, manage bids, and support preconstruction activities to ensure 100% turnover of bid documents after award.