Mechanical/Process Estimator

Edgewater Technical Associates • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Process Estimator for large-scale industrial, advanced manufacturing, and technically complex construction projects. The role develops and reviews mechanical/process cost estimates, performs quantity takeoffs, evaluates subcontractor proposals, and works with project teams to support accurate and competitive pricing. Work is performed in an office at one of the listed locations: Savannah or Alpharetta, Georgia; Greenville or Charleston, South Carolina; Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas; or Jacksonville, Florida.

The position covers mechanical and process systems including process piping, industrial utilities, mechanical equipment, HVAC, and related installation activities. It involves estimating labor, materials, equipment, fabrication, installation, and subcontractor costs; reviewing drawings and bid documents; and contributing to conceptual budgeting, design-build estimating, bid reviews, estimate reconciliation, and project execution. Edgewater describes itself as a small business founded in 2003, providing engineering, construction, and technical services to government and commercial customers in complex and hazardous operating environments. The company offers competitive salaries and employee benefits.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical/process estimating for industrial construction, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale capital projects.
• Strong understanding of industrial mechanical systems, process piping, mechanical equipment, HVAC, and utility systems.
• Experience developing and evaluating mechanical construction estimates, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, piping isometrics, equipment layouts, and technical specifications.
• Experience soliciting, analyzing, and leveling mechanical subcontractor bids.
• Knowledge of mechanical construction methods, equipment installation, piping fabrication, and associated labor requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and construction estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and manage multiple estimating deadlines.
• United States citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Systems, or a related field; equivalent Mechanical/Process estimating experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost estimates for mechanical and process construction scopes on industrial and manufacturing projects.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis for process piping, mechanical equipment, HVAC, industrial utilities, and associated systems.
• Review engineering drawings, piping isometrics, equipment layouts, specifications, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, fabrication, installation, and subcontractor costs.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate mechanical subcontractor and vendor proposals for scope completeness, pricing accuracy, and competitiveness.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, and value-engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, procurement, and construction teams during preconstruction and project execution.
• Participate in design-build estimating, conceptual budgeting, bid reviews, and estimate reconciliation.
• Develop cost comparisons, evaluate alternative mechanical systems, and recommend options to support project budgets.
• Maintain estimating documentation and historical cost data for future estimates.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Pre- and post-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning Day 1.
• Competitive salaries and employee benefit packages with multiple individual and family benefit options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed