Industrial Mechanical Estimator | Indianapolis, IN
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting an experienced Industrial Mechanical Estimator in Indianapolis, Indiana for our client, an industrial mechanical contractor supporting heavy industrial Design-Build and Plan-Spec construction projects. This Industrial Mechanical Estimator will develop accurate, competitive project estimates by evaluating RFPs, scopes of work, plans, specifications, labor requirements, equipment needs, subcontractor pricing, and project risk.
The work spans industrial mechanical construction including process and utility piping, piping and skid prefabrication, mechanical system upgrades, boiler and steam systems, tanks and vessels, equipment setting, and plant shutdown and turnaround projects.
This position is well suited for an experienced Mechanical Estimator, Construction Estimator, or Industrial Mechanical Estimator who understands how industrial mechanical projects are built and can turn complex bid documents into a complete, defensible estimate.
What You'll Do
- Review RFPs, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and other bid documents to determine project requirements.
- Develop quantity takeoffs using FastPIPE estimating software and traditional takeoff methods.
- Build labor estimates using MCAA labor rates, internal efficiency factors, and available project data.
- Identify estimating and execution risks and work with the team to develop strategies to reduce those risks.
- Determine appropriate crew sizes, equipment requirements, and potential prefabrication opportunities.
- Work with Purchasing to obtain material and equipment pricing and coordinate subcontractor bids.
- Evaluate subcontractor proposals and determine the appropriate pricing to carry in the estimate.
- Coordinate jobsite visits and attend onsite pre-bid meetings when required.
- Collaborate with Engineering on Design-Build estimates and with scheduling resources to develop project schedules for bid submissions.
- Prepare internal project cost summaries and customer-requested pricing breakdowns.
- Participate in bid review meetings before estimates are submitted.
- Partner with operations and other estimators to ensure proposals are competitive, complete, and positioned for profitable execution.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of estimating or project management experience.
- Business development experience working with construction customers, including general contractors, construction managers, architectural and engineering firms, and major developers.
- Experience with capital project planning, development, forecasting, and implementation.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple estimates and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present information to team members and senior leadership.
- Ability to collaborate across estimating, purchasing, engineering, scheduling, and operations teams.
- Ability to pass a full background screening and drug screening.
Experience with HVAC operations and/or equipment maintenance is preferred.
Why It's Worth It
This opportunity provides exposure to a broad range of heavy industrial mechanical construction work rather than a narrow estimating specialty. You’ll collaborate with multiple disciplines throughout the estimating process and have direct involvement in evaluating constructability, labor strategy, project risk, prefabrication opportunities, scheduling, and pricing.
The position also offers the opportunity to contribute to both traditional Plan-Spec pursuits and Design-Build estimates while working closely with the teams responsible for executing the projects being priced.
Location & Schedule
This Industrial Mechanical Estimator position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role is associated with the Indianapolis office, with work-from-home arrangements permitted when approved by the appropriate supervisor. Jobsite visits and onsite pre-bid meetings may be required based on individual estimating opportunities.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Employment eligibility will be verified at the time of hire.
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
