Full Time
Austin, TX
Posted 1 month ago

Compensation: $105,000 – $120,000 Per Year
Job Type: Direct Hire

Job Description:

We are looking for the best and brightest talent to join a high-performing team within a growing mechanical
contracting company. Thanks to unmatched customer service and innovative solutions, the business is
experiencing impressive growth. With that growth comes exciting opportunities for individuals with the
ambition to achieve great things. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a team that values
collaboration, care for one another, and a shared commitment to customer satisfaction. It’s no surprise that
both the business and the team are expanding.
To support this growth, the company is seeking to add skilled expertise to its highly motivated estimating
department. This position reports directly to the Chief Estimator of the Commercial Pre-Construction
department and will work closely with both the Operations Team and estimating support staff.

About the Company
This Top 20 ABC National Trade Contractor delivers facility life-cycle services with a focus on quality,
integrity, and value. Their solutions-driven approach supports critical operations across healthcare,
telecommunications, and industrial sectors—ensuring essential systems run safely and efficiently.
They offer mechanical, industrial, commercial construction, and facility support services, backed by strong
employee development, award-winning safety programs, and a culture of community involvement and
retention.

 Manage the bid recap process from start to finish, including writing proposal letters and completing
bid forms and breakouts
 Attend bid review meetings prior to the submission of proposals
 Track and incorporate all addenda, scope changes, and breakout requirements into estimates in a
timely manner
 Communicate with internal stakeholders regarding project specs, scope, reports, value engineering
opportunities, timelines, and bid-related items
 Verify system specifications summaries for accuracy
 Lead assigned take-off teams through project page turns to communicate expectations and ensure
complete, accurate take-offs
 Perform quantity takeoffs of equipment and fixtures; thoroughly review project plans and
specifications to understand full project scope
 Identify missing labor, material, and scope pricing
 Review vendor and subcontractor scope letters for accuracy; maintain communication to gather
missing pricing and required breakouts for timely bid completion
 Coordinate the interface between sales and estimating to maximize the productive use of estimating
capabilities in support of sales and marketing goals
 Utilize market condition insights, knowledge of client needs and competition, and internal resource
availability to manage workload effectively
 Develop, monitor, and manage estimating department processes and procedures to ensure high
productivity with minimal risk
 Operate with limited supervision and broad general guidance
 Perform additional duties as needed to support departmental goals

Job Requirements:
 3+ years of experience in mechanical contracting as an Estimator or in a similar role
 Knowledgeable in piping, plumbing, and sheet metal systems
 Familiarity with system costs across various building types and applications
 Ability to generate conceptual estimates and budgets from simple mechanical system narratives for
design-build projects
 Experience participating in construction project interviews and presentations
 Deep understanding of estimating strategies, contract types, and how corporate objectives influence
estimating practices
 Ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans, and specifications
 Coursework or hands-on experience with basic mechanical systems and engineering concepts
 Proficiency with computerized estimating systems (experience with ESTMEP for PVF take-offs and
Blue-beam for drawings preferred)
 Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel

Benefits:
 Paid Vacation
 Paid Holidays
 Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
 Medical Insurance
 Dental Insurance
 Vision Insurance
 401(k)
 Life Insurance
 Disability Insurance

Industries
 Construction
Occupation Codes
 Construction and Extraction Occupations

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