Senior Mechanical Estimator
Company: Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC
Position Overview
Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates and proposals for mechanical construction projects.
This position requires advanced knowledge sheet metal/HVAC systems. The Senior Mechanical Estimator will independently estimate projects of varying sizes and complexity, including plan-and-spec, design-assist, and design-build projects.
The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical construction knowledge with attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to build productive relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, project managers, and field teams.
Estimating & Proposals
- Review project plans, specifications, drawings, and other bid documents to determine the complete scope of work.
- Prepare detailed and accurate estimates for mechanical construction projects.
- Perform complete material and labor takeoffs for HVAC/sheet metal, and related mechanical systems as applicable.
- Determine labor hours, material quantities, equipment requirements, subcontractor needs, and other project costs.
- Analyze project requirements to determine anticipated time, costs, resources, and materials.
- Solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors and subcontractors while ensuring quotes meet project scope and specifications.
- Develop competitive proposals for current and prospective customers.
- Evaluate design options and recommend solutions based on cost, constructability, quality, schedule, and material availability.
- Identify potential project risks, exclusions, clarifications, and opportunities during the estimating process.
- Review labor and material requirements to identify the most cost-effective approach to completing the work.
- Prepare and deliver accurate project cost estimates within required bid deadlines.
- Maintain current estimating databases, labor rates, material pricing, vendor information, and estimating software.
- Assist with estimating system updates, software upgrades, pricing updates, and training as needed.
Cost Analysis & Project Support
- Compare estimated costs with actual project costs to improve future estimating accuracy.
- Assist with cost tracking, reporting, and historical cost analysis.
- Prepare cost and expenditure documentation when required.
- Support the development and maintenance of estimating and cost-monitoring procedures.
- Provide technical estimating assistance during contract negotiations, change orders, and project scope discussions.
- Participate in project turnover meetings to ensure estimating assumptions, scope, pricing, and project risks are clearly communicated to the project team.
- Assist with project setup and preconstruction planning when needed.
Documentation & Organization
- Maintain organized and complete estimating files, including takeoffs, vendor and subcontractor quotes, proposals, correspondence, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain appropriate records of estimating activities and business transactions with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure estimate documentation provides clear backup for pricing, assumptions, exclusions, and scope.
- Review final estimate packages for accuracy and completeness before submission or peer review.
Team Collaboration & Customer Relationships
- Work closely with project management, field leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and company leadership throughout the estimating and project turnover process.
- Support other estimating and operational needs as required.
- Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to less-experienced estimators and team members.
- Provide work direction and delegate estimating responsibilities when appropriate.
- Participate in proposal presentations, scope reviews, and customer meetings.
- Develop strong relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Help create long-term customer partnerships that lead to repeat business and future opportunities.
- Promote mutual trust, respect, accountability, and cooperation with customers and team members.
- Contribute positively to the culture and continued growth of Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC/FabDuct.
- Maintain and promote a safety-first mindset in estimating, planning, and project execution.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent mechanical construction experience will also be considered.
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating, engineering, project management, or relevant trade experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of commercial and/or industrial mechanical construction.
- Strong knowledge of plumbing and/or HVAC/sheet metal systems.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and contract documents.
- Strong understanding of labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other cost components of a mechanical estimate.
- Experience with plan-and-spec, design-assist, and/or design-build projects.
- Knowledge of mechanical construction estimating strategies, methods, and best practices.
- Understanding of construction contracts, project scope, and risk.
- Ability to evaluate computerized estimating and cost information.
- Experience with mechanical estimating software and the ability to maintain estimating databases and pricing information.
- Understanding of applicable MCAA and SMACNA guidelines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and related business software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Senior Mechanical Estimator at Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC produces accurate and competitive estimates, understands how mechanical systems are actually built in the field, identifies risks before they become problems, and helps position projects for success before construction begins.
This role is an important connection between our customers, estimating team, project management team, field operations, vendors, and subcontractors. We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, values accuracy and accountability, and wants to help Go Fetsch Mechanical LLC build lasting customer relationships and profitable projects.