Senior Mechanical Estimator

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. in Gibsonton, FL, seeks a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead profitable bid development for multifamily, highrise and assisted living projects.

You will manage estimating processes, coordinate with operations and clients, and mentor the estimating team to deliver accurate, competitive packages. You will drive collaboration with business development, review complex bid documents, and produce clear, well-supported estimates that win work while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of conceptual mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience with Multifamily, Highrise, or assisted living projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives.
• Analyze bid documents with Business Development to qualify opportunities.
• Evaluate new project documents to conceptually understand scope.
• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including system selection, layout, sizing.
• Source and solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors.
• Estimate interim designs to track pricing.
• Research to produce accurate, competitive pricing.
• Communicate with customers to define scope and negotiate pricing.
• Provide leadership and training to estimating team members.
• Prepare and present estimating packages to executives and senior management.
• Follow up on bid projects and forecast future awards/probabilities.
• Partner with Operations to transfer awarded projects.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Multifamily/Highrise estimating

Microsoft Office

AutoBid software

Client communication

Leadership

Tools

AutoBid

Excel

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 environmentStrong 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

some of our benefits…

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!