Senior Mechanical Estimator

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to secure profitable work through comprehensive estimates and outstanding service. You will lead estimating efforts and collaborate with operations to transfer awarded projects.

The role requires 10+ years in conceptual mechanical estimating focused on multifamily/highrise/assisted living, proficiency in MS Office and AutoBid, strong communication, and a leadership mindset to guide the estimating team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in conceptual mechanical estimating (multifamily/highrise/assisted living).
• Proficient with MS Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred).
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and efficient with customer service focus.
• Uphold Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives.
• Analyze bid documents with Business Development to qualify opportunities.
• Receive new project documents and conceptually understand project scope and factors.
• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including system selection, layout, sizing.
• Source, contact, solicit bids from, and distribute support documents to subcontractors and vendors.
• Estimate interim designs to track pricing and ensure competitiveness.
• Prepare and present estimating packages to executives and senior management.
• Forecast future awards and accurately project probabilities.
• Partner with Operations to transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when needed.

Skills

Estimating

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team leadership

Multifamily

Highrise

Tools

AutoBid

Estimating software

Job description

About the Position

The Senior Mechanical Estimator is responsible for securing profitable work through comprehensive Mechanical estimates and superior customer service, while effectively utilizing and developing his/her team.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both short and long term
• Analyze bid documents, in conjunction with Business Development, to qualify targeted opportunities
• Receive new project documents and evaluate their contents to conceptually understand the project, including type of building, systems, key scope elements, and major factors for award
• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including system selection, layout, and sizing
• Source, contact, solicit bids from, and distribute support documents to subcontractors and vendors
• Estimate interim designs to track and confirm pricing
• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing
• Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to assigned estimating team members
• Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management
• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities
• Partner with Operations to properly transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when necessary

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Ten or more years of relevant conceptual Mechanical estimating with a concentration in Multifamily, Highrise, or assisted living estimating experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred)
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Able to provide a high level of customer service
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide