Estimator I

Job Summary We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Estimator to join our team at a respected, employee-owned mechanical commercial construction company. In this role, you'll assist in developing detailed material and labor estimates for mechanical and plumbing systems across a variety of commercial projects. When full plans aren't available, you'll draw on historical data, engineering concepts, and available information to help create accurate conceptual estimates. Estimates will include materials, equipment, labor, and all associated direct and indirect costs. This is a great opportunity to grow your career while contributing to complex, high-impact projects in a collaborative, ownership-driven environment. Essential Duties Produces project estimates using prescribed forms, industry recognized techniques, company processes and procedures. Assesses final estimate for project compliance, reasonable and complete use of materials, pricing and total value as compared to similar work. Monitors all addenda, scope changes and bid forms to ensure they are processed and incorporated into the estimate in a timely manner. Provides advice on vendor selection and obtains and reviews pricing quotes. Reviews all vendor proposals to identify technical compliance. Reviews project plans and specifications to gain a complete understanding of the project's scope. Assists with scope qualifications, exclusions and final pricings while working with the business development team to finalize proposals. Reviews architectural, structural and civil documents to examine their impact on the mechanical and plumbing scope of work. Communicates all project issues, up and down, to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Reports issues to customers concerning project specifications, project scope, reports, value engineering possibilities, timelines or other items pertaining to a bid. Identifies, develops and communicates policies and procedures for continuous improvement including project cost savings opportunities. Organizes and maintains estimating project files in a clear and coherent manner. Monitors and maintains current technical knowledge of piping, plumbing and sheet metal estimating, installation practices and procedures. Assists with project turnover to project management and field. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Mechanical Engineering or related field is required. 0-2 years of experience. Grow Your Career with TDIndustries Founded in 1946, TDIndustries is a premier, employee-owned Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) company delivering full-lifecycle building solutions-from design and construction to service and facilities maintenance. We power critical environments like hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest. Our Partners (employees) are the core of our success. As an employee-owned company, you have a voice, a stake, and a clear path to grow. Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a "100 Best Company to Work For," we invest in top training, career development, and a culture built on trust and servant leadership. Join a growing team where your skills matter, and your future is built to last. At TDIndustries, we believe opportunity should be built - and shared - by all. Whether you work with tools or technology, in the field or the office, we hire and grow people based on skill, potential, and integrity - never labels. We value the diverse paths that bring people to our team and welcome Partners of all backgrounds, including differences in race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, military service, and more. What matters most is how we work together to build excellence.