Mechanical Estimator

Job Summary:

The Heavy Industrial Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for large-scale industrial construction projects. This includes analyzing project documents, performing take-offs, soliciting subcontractor and vendor pricing, and working closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure profitable and successful bids. Typical projects may include power plants, refineries, chemical plants, manufacturing facilities, and other heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and scope of work for projects.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs of materials, labor, and equipment for all disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, etc.).
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier quotes.
• Develop detailed cost estimates and bid proposals for lump sum, unit price, and cost-plus projects.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client presentations as needed.
• Collaborate with project managers, schedulers, and field operations to align estimates with field execution plans.
• Assist in developing construction schedules, means and methods, and value engineering opportunities.
• Maintain current knowledge of market conditions, labor rates, material pricing, and construction methods.
• Track and document historical cost data for use in future estimating efforts.
• Review and incorporate safety and risk factors into estimates.
• Support post-award project transitions to operations teams.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy industrial estimating, with proven experience in mechanical and/or civil disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of industrial construction processes, equipment, and labor productivity.
• Proficiency in estimating software (such as HeavyBid, Hard Dollar, Sage Estimating) and take-off tools (such as Bluebeam, Planswift, OST).
• Strong math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, P&IDs, and technical documents.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Project).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• Knowledge of construction codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, OSHA).
• Familiarity with scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Ability to travel for site assessments, bid meetings, and project walkdowns.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk construction sites, climb ladders, and conduct visual inspections.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.\

Work Environment:

• Office-based with occasional visits to active construction or industrial sites.
• May be exposed to loud noise, dust, or hazardous conditions on job sites with proper PPE.

Unless you are given a written contract signed by the President of The Roberts Company specifying an employment term, your employment is considered "at-will". This means that both the Company and the employee have the right to terminate employment at any time with or without cause. Nothing in this handbook, nor any oral or written representation by an employee, official, Manager, or Supervisor of this Company shall be construed as a contract of employment, unless the President signs the written contract of employment.

To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Roberts Company based on each person's performance, qualification, and abilities, the Roberts Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless making the reasonable accommodation would result in an overdue hardship to The Roberts Company.