Mechanical Estimator

Frontier-Kemper-Lake Shore division, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to join their office in Evansville, IN.

About the role

This position is required to be on-site, Monday through Friday. NO STAFFING AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, competitive, and complete cost estimates for mechanical systems, such as hoists and ventilation fans, supporting underground mining and underground heavy operations.
• Lead the mechanical estimating effort from early concept through final bid proposal, partnering closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and project management to define scope, validate constructability, quantify work, and evaluate risk.
• Prepare conceptual, preliminary, and definitive estimates for underground mining mechanical systems scope (CAPEX/OPEX as applicable).
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs from drawings, models, and specifications for mechanical packages.
• Develop pricing for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, indirects, temporary systems, logistics, and commissioning/start-up support.
• Solicit and analyze vendor and subcontractor quotes, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and site constraints.
• Build and validate project-based deliverables and maintain historical database and records for streamlining future processes.
• Lead estimating inputs for: Underground mechanical installations (hoisting systems, piping, pumping/dewatering, ventilation components, compressed air, process/mechanical equipment, material handling, and ancillary systems), Fabrication and installation planning, Temporary works and construction support systems.
• Identify and price risk, contingency, allowances, and exclusions; document estimate basis and assumptions.
• Participate in bid strategy, value engineering, and constructability reviews with customers, operations and engineering.
• Support proposal development: clarifications, scope narratives, estimate summaries, and bid close packages.
• Collaborate with project planning/controls to integrate schedule assumptions and sequencing into the estimate.
• Maintain and improve a historical cost database, benchmarking, and lessons learned for underground mechanical work.
• Support handoff to project teams after award (estimate validation, budget setup, change/trend alignment).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mining Engineering (strongly preferred).
• 5+ years of project estimating experience, preferably in an underground mining or heavy industrial environment with significant mechanical scope.
• 10+ years in engineering, project planning, and/or project management, with demonstrated ability to align estimate scope to execution strategy.
• Proven experience producing estimates for underground mechanical work packages, including labor/equipment build-ups and indirect cost modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in projects such as AutoCAD, Excel (cost models, pivot tables, lookups, rate builds, scenario analysis) and Project (or similar).
• Ability to interpret and apply: Mechanical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, specifications, and vendor data, Contract requirements (commercial terms, scope boundaries, alternates, unit rates), Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety requirements, and work constraints.
• Ability to work independently on multiple assignments, balancing priorities relative to customer deliverables.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Skills

• Underground mining experience.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems.
• Ability to move projects from the conceptual level into executable plans.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

On-site, Monday through Friday.

Benefits

Not specified.

Company Information

Frontier-Kemper-Lake Shore division, a Tutor Perini Company, specializes in heavy civil construction and underground mine development. They provide design/build/install services for innovative Hoisting and Vertical Conveyance Systems. Notable public and private sector clients include major transportation authorities in Los Angeles, New York, and Seattle; Gateway Development Commission; public works authorities in New York, Los Angeles, and Vancouver; Federal agencies; and mining clients for gold, copper, potash, salt, and coal.

Our Mission

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Our Vision

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.