Senior Mechanical Estimator – Industrial Design-Build

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; Lyndhurst (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates and conceptual mechanical solutions for complex industrial projects, with a focus on pharmaceutical, data center, and mission-critical applications.

This role involves translating early-stage concepts into defined mechanical solutions, coordinating with Engineering, reviewing drawings and P&IDs, and delivering detailed takeoffs and pricing for design-build opportunities to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent relevant mechanical estimating, construction, or industry experience.
• 5+ years of experience estimating industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Experience across multiple mechanical systems including HVAC, chillers, boilers, process piping, hydronic systems, pumping systems, air handling, ductwork and related infrastructure.
• Experience in a design-build, design-assist, or similar environment to develop estimates from early-stage concepts or incomplete documents.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems to coordinate electrical requirements within larger mechanical projects.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with estimating software or related tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive estimates for complex industrial mechanical and design-build projects, evaluating requirements and early-stage concepts to determine system approaches and scope.
• Demonstrate technical understanding of chillers, process piping, boilers, hydronic systems, compressors, condensing systems, pumping systems, and system integration.
• Work with Engineering to develop conceptual solutions based on customer concepts.
• Review drawings, specifications, P&IDs, equipment schedules, bid documents, and other technical information to determine project requirements and formulate system-based solutions.
• Prepare detailed labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, manufacturing, and installation estimates, including takeoffs and vendor/subcontractor pricing.
• Identify project risks, assumptions, exclusions, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and value engineering opportunities.
• Ensure estimates accurately reflect project scope, execution requirements, pricing strategy, and profitability expectations.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, equipment requirements, and subcontractor scopes to identify electrical requirements, interfaces, gaps, and major cost drivers.
• Coordinate electrical pricing and scope with internal resources, vendors, and subcontractors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management

Equivalent relevant mechanical estimating experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to develop accurate, competitive estimates and conceptual mechanical solutions for complex industrial projects, with a focus on pharmaceutical, data center, and mission-critical applications.

This role involves translating early-stage concepts into defined mechanical solutions, coordinating with Engineering, reviewing drawings and P&IDs, and delivering detailed takeoffs and pricing for design-build opportunities to