Job Listing ID: 4323386 Job Title: Architectural Estimator
Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Portland
Date Posted: 08/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided
Shift: Not Provided
Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
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Job Summary:
Harder Mechanical is one of the nation's largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Richmond, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.
As an Estimator, you will be working in with the Commercial Buildings Division (healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and retail). Harder has an immediate need for an experienced architectural sheet metal estimator with experience to join our team in Portland, OR.
Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com .
What you'll be doing:
You will be responsible for reviewing mechanical drawings and performing quantity take-offs for active pursuits and awarded projects. You will be involved from the pursuit stage through project execution, preparing accurate estimates for the operations team in the field. This is an office position and an ideal role for a detail-oriented person.
Estimators at Harder perform the following daily tasks:
Review proposal specifications and preliminary drawings to determine scope of work for estimates and bid preparation
Use estimating software to complete quantity take-offs
Coordinate estimates with project team to meet submission deadlines
Complete final cost estimate of projects through the use of in-house software systems
Implement estimating best practice and procedures to ensure consistency in estimating deliverables to projects
What you will need to be successful in this role:
Familiarity with estimating process and systems
Extreme attention to detail
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
Basic computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
Passion for ongoing learning and keeping up with industry trends
Interest in LEAN construction principles
Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
Education/Experience:
5+ years of estimating and take-off experience with a focus on architectural sheet metal
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
Ability to read drawings
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits - 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
Profit sharing
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid vacation and holidays
Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
Team environment that promotes individual growth
HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.
About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual ori...
Job Classification: Cost Estimators
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Not Provided
Job Requirements
Experience Required: See Job Summary
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Application Deadline: Open Until FilledJob Location: Portland
Date Posted: 08/05/2025Hours Worked Per Week: Not Provided
Shift: Not Provided
Duration of Job: Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months
You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)
Job Summary:
Harder Mechanical is one of the nation's largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Richmond, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.
As an Estimator, you will be working in with the Commercial Buildings Division (healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and retail). Harder has an immediate need for an experienced architectural sheet metal estimator with experience to join our team in Portland, OR.
Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com .
What you'll be doing:
You will be responsible for reviewing mechanical drawings and performing quantity take-offs for active pursuits and awarded projects. You will be involved from the pursuit stage through project execution, preparing accurate estimates for the operations team in the field. This is an office position and an ideal role for a detail-oriented person.
Estimators at Harder perform the following daily tasks:
Review proposal specifications and preliminary drawings to determine scope of work for estimates and bid preparation
Use estimating software to complete quantity take-offs
Coordinate estimates with project team to meet submission deadlines
Complete final cost estimate of projects through the use of in-house software systems
Implement estimating best practice and procedures to ensure consistency in estimating deliverables to projects
What you will need to be successful in this role:
Familiarity with estimating process and systems
Extreme attention to detail
Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
Basic computer competency, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam
Passion for ongoing learning and keeping up with industry trends
Interest in LEAN construction principles
Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
Education/Experience:
5+ years of estimating and take-off experience with a focus on architectural sheet metal
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Construction Management preferred
Ability to read drawings
Benefits
Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits - 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
Profit sharing
Discretionary annual bonus
Paid vacation and holidays
Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
Team environment that promotes individual growth
HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
This position is salaried. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.
About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual ori...
Job Classification: Cost Estimators
Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more.
Compensation
Salary: Not Provided
Job Requirements
Experience Required: See Job Summary
Education Required: NoneMinimum Age: N/A
Gender: N/A
Job ID: 488481575
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025
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