Freemanwhite

Senior Process Mechanical Estimator

Freemanwhite$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management required
  • 5+ years of estimating experience preferred or 15 years of relevant construction experience
  • Professional experience in estimating water/wastewater treatment facility projects
  • Proficiency in estimating software, preferably Beck Destini Estimator and FastPIPE
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with construction means and methods for mechanical installation
  • Experience with Design-Build and CMAR project delivery methods

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate P&IDs and mechanical equipment schedules for project analysis
  • Develop project budgets and competitive bid proposals to ensure accuracy
  • Perform risk assessments to identify potential project impacts
  • Support value-engineering efforts for cost optimization
  • Utilize estimating software for detailed cost estimates
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders including clients and subcontractors
  • Prepare comprehensive bid packages and risk assessments for proposals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to make impactful contributions in a growing company
Full Job Description
Overview

The Process Mechanical Estimator is responsible for developing accurate, comprehensive cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, as well as industrial water new construction projects. This role involves analyzing project drawings, specifications, and technical requirements to produce detailed quantity takeoffs for mechanical systems and process equipment.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Evaluate P&IDs, mechanical equipment schedules, process piping layouts, and construction sequencing

  • Develop project budgets and competitive bid proposals

  • Perform risk assessments and identify potential cost or schedule impacts

  • Support valueengineering efforts to optimize project performance and cost

  • Apply strong technical knowledge of process mechanical systems, including pumps, piping, valves, chemical feed systems, aeration, grit removal, and other treatment equipment

  • 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, including P&IDs, mechanical drawings, specifications, and equipment schedules for water/wastewater treatment projects and/or industrial water projects.
  • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for process mechanical systems (pumps, piping, valves, chemical feed, aeration, tanks, basins, etc.)
  • Develop accurate material, labor, and equipment cost estimates for newconstruction treatment facilities and major process upgrades
  • 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 valueengineering efforts by identifying costsaving alternatives without compromising design intent or performance
  • Maintain uptodate 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
  • Other duties which may be assigned as needed
Education/Experience:
  • 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
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
  • Professional experience estimating process mechanical scopes for water/wastewater treatment facility construction and/or industrial water projects

  • Working knowledge of treatment processes and major equipment types, including clarifiers, blowers, pumps, chemical feed systems, aeration, and solids handling

  • Ability to read, interpret, and analyze complex mechanical and process design documents

  • Estimating software experience required, Beck Destini Estimator and FastPIPE preferred
  • Proficiency with construction estimating software and Excel-based estimating tools

  • Strong understanding of construction means and methods for mechanical installation, including rigging, piping, equipment setting, and startup requirements

  • Excellent analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills

  • 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

  • Experience with Revit and Navisworks preferred

At Haskell, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and more. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions make a difference.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Responsibilities

"En este puesto, usted liderará y preparará estimaciones detalladas de costos para proyectos de construcción complejos. Analizará planos, especificaciones y propuestas para desarrollar presupuestos y estrategias de precios precisas que respalden una ejecución exitosa del proyecto. Responsabilidades del Puesto:  Preparar estimaciones conceptuales, esquemticas y finales de costos de construccin  Analizar planos, especificaciones y dems documentacin del proyecto para determinar sus requerimientos  Dirigir cuantificaciones y ejercicios de precios  Solicitar y evaluar propuestas de subcontratistas y proveedores  Desarrollar presupuestos y estrategias de precios del proyecto  Realizar ejercicios de ingeniera de valor y anlisis de costos  Identificar riesgos del proyecto y desarrollar estrategias de mitigacin  Colaborar con gerentes de proyecto, equipos de preconstruccin y operaciones  Apoyar el desarrollo de negocios mediante propuestas y presentaciones  Capacitar y orientar a estimadores junior  Otras funciones asignadas Educacin/Experiencia:  Licenciatura en Administracin de la Construccin, Ingeniera, Arquitectura o campo relacionado (requerida)  Ms de 8 aos de experiencia progresiva en estimacin de construccin (requerida) Conocimientos, Habilidades, Licencias y Certificaciones:  Slido conocimiento de mtodos constructivos, procesos y control de costos  Habilidades comprobadas de liderazgo, anlisis y negociacin  Dominio de software de estimacin y Microsoft Office  Capacidad para analizar datos complejos de proyectos y estructuras de precios  Excelentes habilidades de comunicacin verbal y escrita  Certificacin profesional en estimacin (CCP, CCE) preferente Factores Ambientales y/o Requisitos Fsicos: Este puesto normalmente se desempea en un entorno de oficina o modalidad hbrida con visitas ocasionales a proyectos o sitios de construccin. Debe poder estar de pie, caminar, agacharse y levantar hasta 25 libras segn se requiera."

Qualifications

"Dans ce rle, vous dirigerez et prparerez des estimations de cots dtailles pour des projets de construction complexes. Vous analyserez les plans, les devis et les propositions afin dlaborer des budgets prcis et des stratgies de tarification qui soutiennent la ralisation russie des projets. Responsabilits du poste :  Prparer des estimations de cots conceptuelles, prliminaires et finales pour la construction  Analyser les plans, les devis et les autres documents du projet afin den dterminer les exigences  Diriger les quantits et les exercices de tarification  Solliciter et valuer les soumissions des sous-traitants et des fournisseurs  laborer les budgets et les stratgies de tarification des projets  Effectuer des exercices dingnierie de la valeur et des analyses de cots  Identifier les risques du projet et laborer des stratgies dattnuation  Collaborer avec les chargs de projet, les quipes de prconstruction et les oprations  Soutenir le dveloppement des affaires par des propositions et des prsentations  Encadrer et guider les estimateurs juniors  Autres tches connexes Formation/Exprience :  Baccalaurat en gestion de la construction, en gnie, en architecture ou dans un domaine connexe (requis)  Plus de 8 ans dexprience progressive en estimation de construction (requis) Connaissances, comptences, permis et certifications :  Solide connaissance des mthodes de construction, des processus et du contrle des cots  Comptences prouves en leadership, en analyse et en ngociation  Matrise des logiciels destimation et de Microsoft Office  Capacit danalyser des donnes complexes de projets et des structures de tarification  Excellentes comptences en communication orale et crite  Certification professionnelle en estimation (CCP, CCE) souhaite9e Facteurs environnementaux et/ou exigences physiques : Ce poste est gnralement exerc dans un environnement de bureau ou hybride avec des visites occasionnelles sur les chantiers. Le titulaire doit tre capable de rester debout, de marcher, de se pencher et de soulever jusqu 25 livres au besoin."

About Freemanwhite

Freemanwhite is an architecture, engineering, and design firm that provides services to healthcare, science and technology, and higher education clients. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Freemanwhite has completed over 10,000 projects in 49 states and 20 countries. The firm's services include architecture, interior design, engineering, planning, and sustainability consulting. Freemanwhite is committed to sustainable design and has completed over 100 LEED certified projects. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Healthcare Design Award.
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