Strategic Preconstruction Mechanical & Utility Estimator

Wharton-Smith; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator to join our Sanford, FL corporate office. The role focuses on reading drawings, estimating pipe, equipment, and labor costs for self-performed work, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, risk assessment for utility conflicts, dewatering, and documenting RFIs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of underground mechanical estimating or similar field experience.
• Experience with hard bid Municipal utility projects is a plus.
• Ability to understand construction terminology.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills are required.
• Proficient in MS Office, Planswift/OST take-off programs and ability to learn internal estimating software.
• Valid Driver License and ability to commute to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Read and review drawings, specifications and reports.
• Perform quantity take-offs of pipe and appurtenances, including counts and material types.
• Calculate labor and equipment costs for self-performed work.
• Identify risks such as utility conflicts, dewatering needs, and excavation protection.
• Solicit subcontractor/supplier participation via phone or e-mail.
• Develop and maintain long-term vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Proficient in scope analysis and estimating deficiencies as needed.
• Manage multiple projects from $4M to $400M with hard deadlines.
• Attend pre-bid meetings as needed.
• Prepare RFIs with clarifications and assumptions.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quantity take-off

Estimating labor costs

Risk identification

Vendor relations

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

MS Office

Planswift/OST

Tools

Planswift/OST take-off

MS Office

Internal estimating software

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking a Preconstruction Mechanical/Utility Estimator to join our Sanford, FL corporate office. The role focuses on reading drawings, estimating pipe, equipment, and labor costs for self-performed work, and coordinating with vendors and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include bid preparation, risk assessment for utility conflicts, dewatering, and documenting RFIs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.