Mechanical Estimator

Kokosing Industrial•Middletown, OH

About The Position

McGraw Kokosing is hiring a Mechanical Estimator to manage 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. The primary focus is piping, with additional responsibility for structural and boilermaker scopes. The position supports the onsite fabrication shop, capital projects, and maintenance operations, including IW, PF, and BM estimates. The estimator works with vendors, clients, company leadership, field management, and other team members to develop competitive proposals and address constructability, schedule, pricing, risk, and resource considerations. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent construction-related experience. Candidates must have at least two years of estimating experience or five or more years of applicable experience in the mechanical construction industry. Strong computer, communication, time-management, and estimating-document analysis skills are required; experience with HCSS or similar estimating software is preferred. McGraw Kokosing is an industrial maintenance and MEP contractor based in Middletown, Ohio. Its services include off-site manufacturing and assembly, pipe fabrication and installation, electrical and instrumentation, structural steel erection, rigging, equipment setting, planned plant outages, emergency maintenance, capital improvements, and preconstruction services. The company states that it prioritizes safety and quality and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent construction-related experience.
At least two years of estimating experience or five or more years of applicable experience in the mechanical construction industry.
Conceptual ability to work with limited 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.
Complete 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-quality standard.
Ability to take responsibility, interface, and communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HCSS or similar estimating software.

Responsibilities

Receive, organize, and coordinate estimating opportunities.
Review bid documents for completeness, engage clients about missing bid information, and communicate bid-information risks to leadership.
Attend or participate in bid meetings and site walkthroughs to verify scope documents.
Set up estimates, prepare estimate schedules and responsibility matrices, and coordinate with other team members.
Ensure estimates include complete and accurate pricing reflecting current labor, material, and equipment costs.
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.
Assemble bid documents for submission to clients.
Verify compliance with safety, ethics, and quality assurance and quality control requirements.
Prepare bid and proposal documents, including clarifications, exceptions, exclusions, and other commercial terms as required.
Submit bids and budgets by specified deadlines.
Mentor team members and assist with their career development.
Perform additional assignments and other duties as directed by a supervisor.