Mechanical Estimator

Mesa Energy Systems • Thousand Oaks, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preparing and/or coordinating full cost estimates for large and complex projects based on client documents. The role involves gathering market intelligence, interpreting customer drawings and specifications, developing quotation strategies with internal teams, assessing material availability and costs, and preparing material and labor estimates. The estimator uses company estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare bills of materials and labor estimates, and completes documentation promptly and in accordance with company policies and management directives.

Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree or HVAC experience.
• At least 4 years of estimating experience, focused on NAVFAC or federally funded projects.
• Broad understanding of mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, primary and secondary piping, HVAC ductwork, RTUs, AHUs, and VAVs.
• Experience in tooling, machining, fabrication, or construction environments and industries.
• Fluency with Office Suite applications, including SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to read and interpret drawings and/or construction plans.
• Strong negotiating and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform detailed work promptly and follow up through order closure.

Responsibilities

• Gather and share market intelligence for each estimating job by communicating with buyers, end users, vendors, and other information sources.
• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to formulate quotation strategies.
• Collaborate with Estimating, Engineering, and Sales Departments to analyze customer requirements and develop a strategy for each quotation.
• Identify optimal material costs and availability within customer-approved supplier or country-of-origin lists.
• Prepare material and labor estimates for quotations.
• Use estimating documentation and electronic programs to prepare bills of materials and labor estimates.
• Complete documentation on time and in an organized manner consistent with company policies and management directives.
• Follow up through order closure and manage the order throughout the manufacturing process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• College Coach
• Employee assistance program
• Competitive salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level