Mechanical Senior Estimator
About The Position
PCL Industrial Services, Inc. is hiring a Mechanical Senior Estimator for its Arizona Industrial team in Chandler, Arizona. The role leads mechanical estimating for complex industrial, data center, power, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure projects. The estimator reviews project documents, develops and reviews quantity takeoffs, prices self-perform construction, and prepares estimates from conceptual and budgetary stages through final bid submission. The position coordinates estimating schedules and scopes across pursuit teams and works with operations, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to validate pricing, constructability, sequencing, and execution assumptions. It also identifies scope gaps, risks, and opportunities; develops contingencies and bid strategies; leads estimate reviews; mentors team members; and supports estimate turnover, procurement recommendations, and historical cost and productivity data capture. PCL describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company and offers rewards and development opportunities intended to support employees’ growth, well-being, and future success. The company emphasizes an inclusive workplace and makes employment decisions based on merit, potential, and drive, regardless of race, gender, age, ability, or background.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive mechanical construction and/or estimating experience; equivalent trade, field, or project experience is considered.
- Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical construction, including process/utility piping, mechanical equipment, fabrication, rigging, and related systems.
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, isometrics, drawings, specifications, and equipment documentation.
- Understanding of quantity takeoffs, labor/productivity, materials, equipment, constructability, sequencing, and project costs.
- Strong Excel skills and ability to use or quickly learn estimating/takeoff tools such as Bluebeam.
- Detail-oriented, with strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lead estimating efforts and collaborate effectively with operations, engineering, procurement, field teams, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent trade/construction experience is valued.
- Previous self-perform mechanical estimating and/or heavy industrial experience; large, complex commercial experience with transferable mechanical scope is considered.
- Experience supporting or leading medium-to-large estimates or mechanical packages. Experience with $25M+ projects/pursuits is preferred but not required.
- Experience in industrial manufacturing, data centers, power, energy, water/wastewater, or other complex construction markets.
- Experience mentoring estimators, leading estimate reviews, or supporting bid strategy, procurement, and value engineering.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical estimating efforts for complex industrial, data center, power, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure projects.
- Review drawings, specifications, P&IDs, isometrics, and contract documents to define scope and estimate requirements.
- Perform and review quantity takeoffs for process and utility piping, mechanical equipment, structural steel, concrete, and related scopes.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and productivity pricing for self-perform construction.
- Prepare conceptual, budgetary, and detailed estimates through final bid submission.
- Establish estimate schedules, assign work scopes, and coordinate estimating activities across the pursuit team.
- Partner with operations, engineering, procurement, suppliers, and subcontractors to validate pricing, constructability, sequencing, and execution assumptions.
- Identify scope gaps, risks, and opportunities and develop contingencies, clarifications, exclusions, value-engineering options, and pricing strategies.
- Lead estimate reviews and bid strategy discussions and communicate recommendations to leadership and clients.
- Lead and mentor estimating team members and review work for accuracy and completeness.
- Complete estimate turnover, support procurement and award recommendations, and capture lessons learned and historical cost/productivity data.
Benefits
- Employee ownership opportunities
- Annual discretionary performance bonuses
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
- Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave and family care support
- HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation
- Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
- Career growth pathways, leadership development, and mentorship programs
- Training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
- Opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles, and grow across sectors and regions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
