Mechanical Estimator

About the role

GBA Builders is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to support its Estimating and Engineering Department. The role involves providing constructability reviews, cost estimating, and scheduling support for major design and construction projects across various industries.

Responsibilities

• Assist proposal teams on major projects across all programs and GBA companies.
• Work with Project Management and Design teams during buyout and pre-construction processes.
• Attend Charrette and design reconciliation conferences on projects over $5M (or as assigned).
• Develop estimates, budgets, quantity surveys, and proposals accurately and competitively.
• Cultivate subcontractor and supplier relationships, including seeking new partners and reviewing scopes of work.
• Absorb and create project schedules for bids and pre-construction planning.
• Participate in pre-bid conferences, site visits, bid day processes, and proposal submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with facility managers and construction owners.
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Executives to finalize estimates and proposed schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction or related engineering field, OR Journeyman/Master in Plumbing or HVAC, OR 7+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Field experience in mechanical installation projects preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of conceptual estimating and design-build estimating experience with a mechanical contractor.
• Strong proficiency with digital take-off and estimating software.
• High-level understanding of project scopes, direct and indirect costs, and pricing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and scheduling software.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and LEED requirements.
• Strong communication skills for both internal and external collaboration.
• Initiative, professionalism, and ability to manage changing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Work on a computer for extended periods (approximately 90% sedentary).
• Travel by air, car, or train; stand and navigate construction sites as needed.
• Ability to perform light physical work (lift, file, stoop up to 10 lbs).
• May encounter loud noises or environmental temperature changes.