Senior Mechanical Estimator

Power Design Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Senior Mechanical Estimator with 10+ years of experience in conceptual estimating for multifamily, highrise, or assisted living projects.

You will lead estimating efforts, analyze bid documents, source bids, and develop pricing for complex mechanical systems. The role requires strong communication, organization, and customer service skills, with a focus on teamwork and growth within a national firm.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of conceptual mechanical estimating with Multifamily/Highrise/assisted living focus.
• Proficient in 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.
• Customer service oriented and capable of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet objectives.
• Analyze bids with Business Development to qualify opportunities.
• Evaluate project docs to conceptually understand scope and key factors.
• Develop conceptual engineering: system selection, layout, sizing.
• Source and solicit bids from subcontractors and vendors; distribute docs.
• Prepare pricing and validate it with research; ensure competitiveness.
• Present estimating packages to executives and senior management.
• Follow up on bids and forecast future awards; transfer to operations.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Bid management

Team leadership

Communication skills

MS Office

AutoBid

Tools

AutoBid

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

## Senior Mechanical EstimatorApply: FL St Petersburg: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R12268About the PositionThe 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 necessaryHere’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 growthAt 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