Mechanical Estimator

Summary/Primary Role

This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for geothermal and mechanical construction projects. This role analyzes drawings, specifications, and subsurface data to develop detailed pricing for ground source heat pump systems, piping, drilling coordination, and associated mechanical scopes. The estimator works closely with preconstruction, engineering, and operations teams to support successful project pursuit and execution.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

(Management may amend or assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time)

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical systems, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work.
• Analyze blueprints, specifications, and scopes of work to develop accurate cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors related to mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, and piping, in support of geothermal and energy infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate pricing and scope alignment with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractors, specialty vendors, and suppliers.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and subcontractor audits as needed. Estimated travel requirement: up to 25%.
• Ideally has strong HVAC, plumbing, or piping backgrounds with the ability to provide support to onboard into geothermal-related work.
• Thorough knowledge of piping, plumbing and mechanical system operations.
• Estimating, budget, cost control, scheduling, and management of multiple bids.
• Solid understanding of wide variety of HVAC equipment and materials.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, geotechnical reports, and RFP/RFQ documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping, heat pumps, mechanical equipment, and related components.
• Analyze historical cost data and market conditions to ensure competitive pricing.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope reviews.
• Identify risks, value engineering opportunities, and constructability considerations.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure smooth handoff from estimate to execution.
• Maintain estimating databases, templates, and cost libraries.
• Assist with post-bid reviews and cost variance analysis.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.