Senior Mechanical Estimator – End-to-End HVAC/Piping Bids

Proconus; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-paid AD&D and term life

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Travel: up to ~10% for site visits and

Job summary

PROCON E&C is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Estimator in Buford, GA to prepare complete estimates for commercial and industrial projects, including takeoffs, labor units, pricing, and vendor quotes. You will source private-sector bids via BuildingConnected, Dodge, and ConstructConnect, review drawings for scope gaps, and manage multiple bids to meet deadlines.

You will lead vendor and subcontractor scope reviews, level their quotes, and hand off awarded projects with a clean budget and scope

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial/industrial settings.
• Experience at a general contractor or a mechanical trade contractor with depth in either side.
• Ability to build detailed self-performed estimates and evaluate subcontractor bids.
• Experience finding and pursuing private-sector bids via bid platforms (e.g., BuildingConnected, Dodge, ConstructConnect).
• Proven end-to-end estimating with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, ductwork, piping, plumbing, and controls interfaces.
• Proficiency with estimating takeoff software (Trimble/QuickPen, FastEST, Bluebeam).
• Clear written and verbal communication with owners, GCs, and field teams.
• Preferred: experience on advanced industrial projects (battery plants, semiconductors, large manufacturing).
• Plus: public or federal bidding experience (SAM.gov, prevailing wage).

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete mechanical estimates for commercial and industrial projects: takeoffs, labor units, pricing, and quotes.
• Source and track private-sector bid opportunities and recommend bids.
• Review drawings/specs, identify scope gaps/risks, and write clarifications/exclusions.
• Manage multiple bids and meet deadlines.
• Lead scope reviews with vendors and subcontractors and level quotes.
• Handoff awarded projects to operations with a clean budget and scope.
• Improve estimating templates, cost database, and historical data for faster bids.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Bid platforms

Estimating software

HVAC knowledge

Communication

Subcontractor bid evaluation

Public/federal bidding

Tools

Trimble/QuickPen

FastEST

Bluebeam

Job description

PROCON E&C is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Estimator in Buford, GA to prepare complete estimates for commercial and industrial projects, including takeoffs, labor units, pricing, and vendor quotes. You will source private-sector bids via BuildingConnected, Dodge, and ConstructConnect, review drawings for scope gaps, and manage multiple bids to meet deadlines.

You will lead vendor and subcontractor scope reviews, level their quotes, and hand off awarded projects with a clean budget and scope