Senior Mechanical Estimator - Preconstruction & Bids

L.F. Driscoll Company; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Life & AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Eight Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

L.F. Driscoll Company is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to develop, prepare, and update mechanical/plumbing cost estimates for diverse projects in early development and throughout pre-construction.

The role supports multiple projects simultaneously and collaborates with the project team to meet financial objectives. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, taking-off quantities, soliciting bids, and ensuring accuracy in estimates while staying current with codes and industry trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in estimating for construction projects.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or architecture.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and MEP drawings.
• Prepare quantity take-offs for Healthcare, life sciences, and Data Center projects.
• Ensure complete review of plans and drawings.
• Identify omitted items and adjust estimates accordingly.
• Solicit bids from subs totaling $50–$150M/year.
• Obtain 3–5 bids for each trade and supplier group.
• Review bids for conformance to specs, price, quality, and wages.
• Discuss and resolve questions with subcontractors.
• Follow approved estimating practices to maintain quality.
• Ensure complete estimates that meet financial objectives.
• Maintain current cost/data trends and codes information.
• Utilize software to calculate, record and track estimates.
• Attend client meetings and resolve pricing issues.
• Perform change order pricing and site visits; collaborate on bids.
• Determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Develop standard cost data and discuss with clients/vendors.
• Organize and manage centralized cost estimating database.
• Analyze completed projects vs. actual costs and suggest improvements.

Skills

Budgeting

Estimating

Purchasing

Organizational skills

Client communication

Education

BS or BA in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

MS Office/Excel

Job description

L.F. Driscoll Company is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to develop, prepare, and update mechanical/plumbing cost estimates for diverse projects in early development and throughout pre-construction.

The role supports multiple projects simultaneously and collaborates with the project team to meet financial objectives. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, taking-off quantities, soliciting bids, and ensuring accuracy in estimates while staying current with codes and industry trends.