About the Position

The Senior Mechanical Estimator is responsible for securing profitable work through comprehensive Mechanical estimates and superior customer service, while effectively utilizing and developing his/her team.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both short and long term
• Analyze bid documents, in conjunction with Business Development, to qualify targeted opportunities
• Receive new project documents and evaluate their contents to conceptually understand the project, including type of building, systems, key scope elements, and major factors for award
• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including system selection, layout, and sizing
• Source, contact, solicit bids from, and distribute support documents to subcontractors and vendors
• Estimate interim designs to track and confirm pricing
• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing
• Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships
• Provide leadership, direction, and training to assigned estimating team members
• Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management
• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities
• Partner with Operations to properly transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when necessary

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Ten or more years of relevant conceptual Mechanical estimating with a concentration in Multifamily, Highrise, or assisted living estimating experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred)
• Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient
• Able to provide a high level of customer service
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth