Essential Duties & Responsibilities • Participate in pre-bid meetings and scope reviews to fully understand project requirements, even when initial information is limited • Review and interpret all project bid documents, drawings, and specifications • Identify, solicit, and manage subcontractor and vendor quotations for outsourced scopes of work • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using on-screen estimating software within required timelines • Collaborate cross-functionally with estimators, operations teams, and internal departments • Compile, analyze, and finalize comprehensive estimates, ensuring accuracy and adherence to bid deadlines • Participate in internal bid-day reviews with leadership to validate pricing, scope, and strategy • Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope completeness, compliance, and schedule alignment • Develop value engineering options that align with client goals and project efficiency • Prepare clear and detailed scope narratives to support proposals • Provide post-award support to field operations, ensuring a smooth transition from estimate to execution • Manage multiple bid schedules and consistently meet proposal deadlines • Proactively identify project requirements and cost drivers, even with limited input data • Balance high-level project understanding with strong attention to detail to ensure client satisfaction Qualifications & Requirements • 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience, preferably in industrial, HVAC, and/or plumbing systems • Proven experience estimating process piping projects • Strong knowledge of both Design-Build and Plan & Spec project delivery methods • Proficiency with estimating software, on-screen takeoff tools, and spreadsheet applications • Ability to produce accurate, competitive, and timely estimates with minimal information • Strong understanding of cost structures and requirements for Design-Build projects • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders • In-depth knowledge of HVAC, industrial systems, and piping systems Preferred: • Experience in heavy industrial mechanical estimating environments • Advanced expertise in process piping estimation