Mechanical Estimator

Alberici Constructors • Overland, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Self-Perform Estimator is responsible for assisting with the estimating process for mechanical scopes across markets. The role is accountable for client satisfaction and the quality and competitiveness of assigned estimates, including accurate and timely quantity surveys and preliminary pricing through full estimates. The estimator supports pursuit strategy, business acquisition, project selection, and estimating and preconstruction work for alternative delivery methods. The position involves complex take-offs and final pricing, maintaining relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers, and researching and interpreting project pricing trends, including escalation.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related technical field and five years of related experience, exposure to projects or pursuits with large mechanical scopes, and the ability to develop winning strategies, interpret complex engineering documents, prepare conceptual and detailed estimates, and help develop staffing and schedule approaches. The position is on Alberici's Estimating Career Ladder and includes participation in a Professional Development Plan focused on advancement. Typical growth opportunities include Senior Estimator and Estimating Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
• Five years of related experience.
• Exposure to projects and/or pursuits with large mechanical scopes.
• Ability to develop winning strategies and interpret complex engineering documents.
• Ability to perform conceptual and detailed estimates.
• Firm understanding of a variety of delivery methods and associated preconstruction services.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of field experience is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with InEight and Planswift.
• Experience with the requirements of forming and operating within joint ventures.
• Knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements, and company insurance and bonding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Discharge estimating-related responsibilities, primarily for mechanical scopes.
• Assist with developing win strategies for assigned pursuits.
• Participate in business acquisition efforts, including client presentations.
• Participate in and support project selection (go/no-go) processes.
• Manage estimating and preconstruction responsibilities for alternative delivery methods.
• Perform complex take-offs and final pricing.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and designers.
• Apply knowledge of craft labor collective bargaining contracts and labor agreements.
• Understand company insurance and bonding requirements.
• Apply knowledge of corporate safety statistics and policies and their impact on estimates.
• Research and interpret project pricing trends, including escalation.
• Assist in developing staffing and schedule approaches.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs, and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
• Salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Personalized career development and training programs.
• Minimum of 29 days of PTO, including holidays, for entry-level roles.
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
• Corporate office cafeteria access.
• Employee Resource Group opportunities.
• Philanthropy opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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