Kokosing

Mechanical Estimator

Kokosing
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeMiddletown • Ohio • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical estimating for large-scale projects, including the ability to prepare competitive bids, manage project timelines, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff to enhance team performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical EstimatingBid Document PreparationHCSS Estimating SoftwareProject LeadershipInterpersonal Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage mechanical estimates for large-scale projects, fabrication, and maintenance opportunities
  • Perform piping estimates supporting the onsite fabrication shop and capital projects
  • Support maintenance operations with industrial work, pipe fabrication, and boilermaker estimates
  • Solicit competitive material and subcontractor pricing from vendors
  • Organize and present complete, competitive estimates to leadership
  • Interact with field management regarding constructability and schedule
  • Receive, organize, and coordinate opportunities
  • Review bid documents, identify information gaps, engage clients, and communicate bid risks to leadership
  • Attend bid meetings and site walkthroughs to verify scope documents
  • Set up estimates, preparation schedules, responsibility matrices, and coordinate with team members
  • Ensure pricing reflects current labor, material, and equipment costs
  • Discuss value engineering, alternates, and option pricing with leadership
  • Identify project leadership positions and resource availability
  • Prepare and lead internal estimate review meetings
  • Assemble bid documents for client submission
  • Verify compliance with safety, ethics, quality assurance, and quality control requirements
  • Prepare bid and proposal documents, including clarifications, exceptions, exclusions, and commercial terms
  • Submit bids and budgets by specified deadlines
  • Mentor and assist with the career development of team members
  • Perform additional assignments as directed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction-related experience
  • Minimum 2 years of estimating experience or 5+ years of applicable experience in the mechanical construction industry
  • Conceptual ability to work with minimal information and understand owner/architect requirements
  • Familiarity with operating procedures and methods of Field Operations, Central Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, and other departments
  • Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite of programs
  • Experience with HCSS or similar estimating software preferred
  • Complete knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lead estimates for multiple projects simultaneously, manage time, and meet deadlines
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to complete high-quality work
  • Ability to interface and communicate effectively with others

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Competitive incentives for eligible team members
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with company match

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Hard Skills
Mechanical EstimatingQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisValue EngineeringPiping EstimatesFabrication EstimatesConstruction ManagementProject SchedulingCost AnalysisResource Coordination
Soft Skills
Strong Work EthicTime ManagementMentoringInterpersonal SkillsEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft SuiteHCSS Estimating Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management
Industry Keywords
Mechanical ConstructionField OperationsProcurementQuality AssuranceQuality Control