Sr. Process Mechanical Estimator - Food & Beverage

Job Responsibilities

• Develop project budgets and competitive bid proposals
• Perform risk assessments and identify potential cost or schedule impacts
• Support value-engineering efforts to optimize project performance and cost
• Utilize estimating software and construction methodologies to produce accurate, detailed estimates
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Maintain strong organizational and analytical practices to ensure thorough and accurate project documentation
• Review and interpret construction documents, mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules for projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for process mechanical systems
• Develop accurate material, labor, and equipment cost estimates
• Solicit, scope, and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals to ensure alignment with project requirements
• Prepare complete bid packages, including pricing summaries, clarifications, exclusions, and risk assessments
• Participate in constructability reviews and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management to ensure accurate assumptions
• Support value-engineering efforts by identifying cost-saving alternatives without compromising design intent or performance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry pricing, market conditions, and mechanical installation methodology
• Track historical cost data to support continuous improvement of estimating accuracy
• Assist preconstruction and project teams during handoff, procurement, and early planning phases as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or accredited construction-related curriculum
• A minimum of 5 years of estimating experience preferred or 15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry

Education/Experience

• Professional experience estimating process and packaging mechanical scopes for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing projects
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex mechanical and process design documents
• Estimating software experience required, Beck Destini Estimator and FastPIPE or pipe estimating software preferred
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Excel-based estimating tools
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams
• Experience with Design-Build and CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) project delivery methods
• Proven computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Qualifications

• Professional experience estimating process and packaging mechanical scopes for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing projects
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex mechanical and process design documents
• Estimating software experience required, Beck Destini Estimator and FastPIPE or pipe estimating software preferred
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Excel-based estimating tools
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams
• Experience with Design-Build and CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) project delivery methods
• Proven computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Skills

• Professional experience estimating process and packaging mechanical scopes for large-scale food and beverage manufacturing projects
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex mechanical and process design documents
• Estimating software experience required, Beck Destini Estimator and FastPIPE or pipe estimating software preferred
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and Excel-based estimating tools
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, and internal teams
• Experience with Design-Build and CMAR (Construction Manager at Risk) project delivery methods
• Proven computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more.

Pay

To be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

To be determined based on experience and qualifications.