Mechanical Estimator

Kokosing•Middletown, OH

21d

About The Position

The Mechanical Estimator manages mechanical estimates for large-scale projects, fabrication, and maintenance opportunities. The role prepares complete, accurate, and well-organized estimates supported by material pricing data and subcontractor input, with a primary focus on piping and a secondary focus on structural and boilermaker scopes. The estimator performs piping estimates for the onsite fabrication shop and capital projects and supports maintenance operations with various industrial welding, pipefitting, and boilermaker estimates. The position coordinates estimating opportunities and bid preparation, reviews bid documents for completeness, identifies information gaps and risks, and works with clients, vendors, field management, and leadership. It prepares and presents competitive bids and budgets, supports constructability and schedule discussions, and helps mentor other team members. McGraw Kokosing is an industrial maintenance and MEP contractor based in Middletown, Ohio, serving industries including steel, power, oil and gas, data centers, and food and beverage. Its services include planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, capital improvements, fabrication, and preconstruction services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction-related experience.
At least 2 years of estimating experience or 5 or more years of applicable experience in the mechanical construction industry.
Conceptual ability to work with minimal information and quickly understand owner and architect requirements.
Familiarity with the operating procedures and methods of departments such as Field Operations, Central Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Suite programs.
Knowledge of estimating documents and ability to provide accurate qualitative and quantitative document analysis.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to lead estimates for multiple projects simultaneously, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Strong work ethic and ability to complete tasks thoroughly and to a high standard.
Ability to take responsibility, interface with others, and communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HCSS or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

Perform piping estimates for the onsite fabrication shop and capital projects.
Support maintenance operations with industrial welding, pipefitting, and boilermaker estimates.
Receive, organize, and coordinate estimating opportunities.
Review bid documents for completeness, engage clients to address missing information, and communicate bid-information risks to leadership.
Attend or participate in bid meetings and site walkthroughs to verify scope documents.
Set up estimates and prepare estimating schedules and responsibility matrices; coordinate with other team members.
Ensure estimate pricing is complete, accurate, and reflects current labor, material, and equipment pricing.
Solicit competitive material and subcontractor pricing from vendors.
Discuss value engineering, alternates, and option pricing with leadership.
Work with leadership to identify key project leadership positions and resource availability.
Prepare and lead internal estimate review meetings.
Organize and present estimates to leadership as complete, competitive proposals.
Assemble bid documents for client submission, including clarifications, exceptions, exclusions, and other commercial terms as required.
Submit bids and budgets by specified deadlines.
Verify compliance with safety, ethics, quality assurance, and quality control requirements.
Interact with field management on constructability and schedule.
Mentor and assist with the career development of other team members.
Perform additional assignments and other duties as directed by a supervisor.