Mechanical Preconstruction Estimator

About the Role

Join a team that shares your passion for construction and values collaboration, respect, and work-life balance. If you want a career with a company recognized as a Best Place to Work, committed to ethical practices, and dedicated to Building With Purpose®, consider becoming a True Builder® with us.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection budgets during preconstruction phases of projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates using current estimating software and mechanical databases.
• Develop comprehensive mechanical bid scopes for each project.
• Assist the project team in design decisions, field changes, constructability issues, and cost options.
• Attend pre-bid conferences and jobsite visits as required.
• Participate in the preparation and assembly of estimate presentations to clients and post-bid interviews.
• Attend and actively participate in design/preconstruction meetings, take notes, and issue minutes for communication to the project team.
• Participate in project design coordination meetings.
• Engage in GMP budgeting activities by soliciting trade partner support and evaluating bids.
• Provide viable, cost-effective alternatives, including cost, schedule, maintenance, and life cycle implications.
• Review project documents for completeness and compliance with project goals.
• Organize and publish data for historical cost purposes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less senior team members.
• Represent the company to trade partners through the preconstruction process (bid scoping, cost management, RFIs, scheduling & sequencing, constructability, etc.).
• Prepare and manage the Mechanical Bid Analysis process, including scopes of work for all mechanical subcontracts.

Requirements

• Undergraduate/Bachelor’s degree (construction management, engineering, or related degree preferred).
• Minimum of three years of preconstruction/estimating experience.
• Minimum of one year of field experience (more preferred).
• Experience with estimating software (e.g., Timberline, Quick-Pen, OST, Procore, Assemble).
• Experience working with subcontracts, trade partners, and/or self-perform work.

About the Company

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm specializing in healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports, and government buildings. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the firm has offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa, and Raleigh-Durham. The company is consistently ranked among the top 100 contractors in the U.S. and one of the top 15 in the Southeast, known for integrity, safety, and innovative thinking.