Senior Mechanical Estimator

Mesa Energy Systems•Fresno, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Estimator provides technical assistance to the sales department throughout the preconstruction and pre-sales process. The role supports HVAC retrofit, major service repair, piping, and sheet metal projects across construction delivery methods, including job walks, design-build scope development, proposal writing, budgeting, estimating, project scheduling, value analysis, regulatory compliance, material takeoffs, and labor-hour estimates. The estimator reviews construction documents or prepares sketches for proposed retrofit solutions and develops complete, accurate estimate packages before formal proposal submission. The position also gathers information from account managers, end users, engineering and estimating teams, vendors, and other sources; prepares written proposals and project scopes; evaluates field conditions; reviews constructability and code compliance; and communicates risks and budget assumptions to clients. The role requires knowledge of mechanical retrofits in commercial buildings and other facilities, California Mechanical Code and local municipal codes, and applicable regulatory requirements, including Title 24.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
At least 10 years of experience in estimating, engineering, construction management, or business management.
At least 4 years of experience with HVAC design and building construction.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering applications, including redline designs, design techniques, plans and specifications, and the RFQ and RFP process for budgeting and bidding retrofit projects.
Thorough knowledge of mechanical retrofits in commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, K-14 facilities, and universities, including energy projects involving integration, DDC, engineering, commissioning, M&V, and energy analysis.
Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools used in mechanical retrofits of commercial buildings.
Technical knowledge of mechanical construction means and methods, including retrofit projects, budgeting, engineering redline designs, scheduling, phasing, and planning.
Ability to work with customers to find mutually satisfactory solutions to complex issues.
Ability to work with management and skilled and unskilled salespeople, professional, administrative, and industry personnel.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic, a get-the-job-done attitude, and a team-player approach.

Responsibilities

Gather estimating information from account managers, end users, engineering and estimating teams, vendors, and other sources.
Interpret field conditions and determine project direction and costs for large-scale mechanical retrofit projects, including projects without drawings, plans, or specifications.
Prepare written proposals, scopes of work, project schedules, engineering solutions, conceptual estimates, and estimate packages.
Develop sales proposals and Excel spreadsheets that are complete, accurate, and compliant with Title 24.
Review proposals, estimates, design documents, and engineered solutions for constructability and code compliance; document and communicate constructability and risk concerns.
Compile detailed qualifications, clarifications, and exclusions to communicate budget assumptions to clients.
Prepare replacement equipment lists and estimates for sheet metal, piping, and labor.
Obtain scopes of work and pricing from subcontractors and suppliers.
Assist with pricing change orders.
Plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control all aspects of the bidding process.