Senior Mechanical Estimator

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

Job summary

Power Design is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator in Saint Petersburg, FL to secure profitable work through comprehensive mechanical estimates and top-tier customer service. You will lead and develop the estimating team, interact with clients to define scope, and coordinate with operations for awarded projects.

The role requires 10+ years in conceptual mechanical estimating with a focus on multifamily/highrise sectors, strong communication, and proficiency in AutoBid and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of conceptual mechanical estimating experience.
• Concentration in Multifamily, Highrise, or assisted living.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoBid.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.

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

Skills

Senior estimator

AutoBid

MS Office

Multitasking

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Tools

AutoBid

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.

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

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we've disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what's possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we're building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance - making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we're designing what's next.

To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us.