Senior Mechanical Estimator – Design-Build & Budgeting (In-Office)

Dallas Mechanical Group, Inc.; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Mechanical Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, complete, and cost‑effective estimates for mechanical construction projects. The Estimator will review project requirements, develop labor and material costs, coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing, and support bid preparation and preconstruction activities.

This role works closely with the project management and operations teams.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of mechanical contracting estimating experience and 3–5 years in construction business operations or projects.
• Experience estimating commercial HVAC, ductwork, piping, and plumbing projects, including conceptual, hard‑bid, negotiated, design‑build, and design‑assist work.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or relevant experience, preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, labor productivity, pricing, margins, and sales; ability to interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and RFIs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools; experience with FAST‑PIPE, Estimating, Quote Express, Quickpen, Autobid preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship‑building skills; English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.
• Organized, self‑motivated, and eager to grow, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and bid requirements; identify scope gaps and risks, develop RFIs, and document assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and contingencies.
• Perform takeoffs and prepare accurate labor, material, and subcontractor estimates for conceptual, budgetary, negotiated, design‑build, and design‑assist projects.
• Manage bids and budgets, meet deadlines, and communicate estimate status.
• Prepare bid packages and lists, solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing, confirm coverage, and analyze trade bids.
• Clarify trade scopes and communicate schedules, addenda, project contacts, and permit status to subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain plan reproduction status, estimating records, and cost databases using approved software; follow SOPs, complete training, and recommend improvements.
• Support pursuit strategy, bid/no‑bid reviews, client meetings, budgeting, job walks, and scope reviews.
• Verify bid and buyout documents and coordinate turnover with project management and operations, targeting 100% turnover within 24 to 48 hours of award.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Budgeting

Vendor pricing

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

High school diploma

Tools

FAST-PIPE

Autobid

Quickpen

Quote Express

Excel

Microsoft Project

Estimating software

Job description

Dallas Mechanical Group is seeking an experienced Estimator to prepare accurate, complete, and cost‑effective estimates for mechanical construction projects. The Estimator will review project requirements, develop labor and material costs, coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing, and support bid preparation and preconstruction activities.

This role works closely with the project management and operations teams.