Senior Mechanical Estimator – Lead Preconstruction & Budgets

The Christman Company; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead regional estimating and preconstruction efforts for MEP projects. This role focuses on producing accurate budgets and estimates from schematic documents and coordinating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will supervise estimators, develop conceptual and detailed estimates, and drive the bid process across multiple projects while mentoring junior team members and presenting results to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Eight years of estimating experience in construction or related field.
• OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience

Responsibilities

• Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.
• Develops and oversees conceptual estimates for assigned projects, supports planning/engineering in all levels of estimates.
• Leads major estimating efforts.
• Develops and clarifies estimate reports.
• Cultivates strong subcontractor knowledge and relations.
• Experienced in presenting estimating results to clients and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates knowledge of estimating processes and software.
• Drives deadlines and achieves results.
• Mastery of scope review process.
• Mastery of estimating software programs including on-screen take-off.
• Consults with architects and engineers on project parameters.
• Ensures database-pricing updates are completed.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Budgeting

Client communication

Subcontractor relations

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

On-screen take-off

Job description

The Christman Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead regional estimating and preconstruction efforts for MEP projects. This role focuses on producing accurate budgets and estimates from schematic documents and coordinating with architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will supervise estimators, develop conceptual and detailed estimates, and drive the bid process across multiple projects while mentoring junior team members and presenting results to clients and stakeholders.