Lead High-Impact Industrial Projects as a Senior Mechanical Estimator**
**Location Options (On-Site Only):** Appleton, WI Kansas City, MO Chesterfield, MO
**Pay Rate:** $43$50/hour | 1st Shift | MondayFriday
**Important Submission Requirements**
To be considered, **the top of your resume must include** :
+ The **specific location** youre applying for
+ **YES answers** to all of the following questions:
+ Are you proficient in Excel (data models, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formula creation)?
+ Do you have experience with Bluebeam Extreme, Navisworks Freedom, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and OneNote?
+ Have you recently used **InEight** ?
+ Have you recently used **Accubid Anywhere** ?
No per diem, relocation, or hybrid work available.
**About the Role**
PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a **Senior Mechanical Estimator** to lead cost estimating efforts for a wide range of industrial construction and prefabrication projects. In this high-impact role, youll produce accurate, multidiscipline estimates, identify project risks, and support pricing strategies that win business and drive operational success. Youll work alongside a collaborative team of professionals while helping shape and refine best-in-class estimating practices.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Develop detailed mechanical estimates from concept through completion for complex field and fabrication scopes
+ Collaborate with procurement, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to gather cost data and resolve estimate details
+ Manage centralized cost estimating databases and implement historical data for pricing consistency
+ Analyze completed projects and cost trends to identify gaps and optimize future estimating approaches
+ Lead strategy sessions and schedule management for estimation deliverables
+ Review and validate scopes of work, subcontractor quotes, labor units, and project schedules
+ Present finalized estimates to internal leadership and external clients
+ Oversee estimate handoff to project execution teams, ensuring a seamless transition
+ Support continuous improvement efforts and lead QA/QC reviews for accuracy
+ Mentor junior estimators and contribute to cross-functional team development
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and safety regulations
**Required Qualifications**
+ **7+ years** of mechanical estimating experience in **industrial construction** (residential/commercial experience will not be considered)
+ Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
+ Expert-level Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, data models, and advanced formulas
+ Hands-on experience with:
+ **InEight**
+ **Accubid Anywhere**
+ **Bluebeam Revu Extreme**
+ **Navisworks Freedom**
+ **SharePoint** , **Microsoft Teams** , **Power BI** , **OneNote**
+ Strong knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, and cost control systems
+ Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, both independently and in teams
**Why Join Us?**
At PDS Tech Commercial, youll be empowered to lead mission-critical projects that shape the future of industrial construction. Youll work with a team that values accuracy, innovation, and leadership. For standout candidates, this contract role could lead to a **full-time EO opportunity,** a company known for investing in its talent and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.
**Apply Now**
Are you ready to bring your mechanical estimating expertise to the next level? Submit your resume today **with all required information at the top** to be considered for this rewarding opportunity. **Pay Details:** $43.00 to $50.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
+ The California Fair Chance Act
+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
**Location Options (On-Site Only):** Appleton, WI Kansas City, MO Chesterfield, MO
**Pay Rate:** $43$50/hour | 1st Shift | MondayFriday
**Important Submission Requirements**
To be considered, **the top of your resume must include** :
+ The **specific location** youre applying for
+ **YES answers** to all of the following questions:
+ Are you proficient in Excel (data models, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formula creation)?
+ Do you have experience with Bluebeam Extreme, Navisworks Freedom, SharePoint, Teams, Power BI, and OneNote?
+ Have you recently used **InEight** ?
+ Have you recently used **Accubid Anywhere** ?
No per diem, relocation, or hybrid work available.
**About the Role**
PDS Tech Commercial is hiring a **Senior Mechanical Estimator** to lead cost estimating efforts for a wide range of industrial construction and prefabrication projects. In this high-impact role, youll produce accurate, multidiscipline estimates, identify project risks, and support pricing strategies that win business and drive operational success. Youll work alongside a collaborative team of professionals while helping shape and refine best-in-class estimating practices.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Develop detailed mechanical estimates from concept through completion for complex field and fabrication scopes
+ Collaborate with procurement, clients, vendors, and subcontractors to gather cost data and resolve estimate details
+ Manage centralized cost estimating databases and implement historical data for pricing consistency
+ Analyze completed projects and cost trends to identify gaps and optimize future estimating approaches
+ Lead strategy sessions and schedule management for estimation deliverables
+ Review and validate scopes of work, subcontractor quotes, labor units, and project schedules
+ Present finalized estimates to internal leadership and external clients
+ Oversee estimate handoff to project execution teams, ensuring a seamless transition
+ Support continuous improvement efforts and lead QA/QC reviews for accuracy
+ Mentor junior estimators and contribute to cross-functional team development
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and safety regulations
**Required Qualifications**
+ **7+ years** of mechanical estimating experience in **industrial construction** (residential/commercial experience will not be considered)
+ Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
+ Expert-level Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, data models, and advanced formulas
+ Hands-on experience with:
+ **InEight**
+ **Accubid Anywhere**
+ **Bluebeam Revu Extreme**
+ **Navisworks Freedom**
+ **SharePoint** , **Microsoft Teams** , **Power BI** , **OneNote**
+ Strong knowledge of company procedures, estimating techniques, and cost control systems
+ Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and leadership skills
+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, both independently and in teams
**Why Join Us?**
At PDS Tech Commercial, youll be empowered to lead mission-critical projects that shape the future of industrial construction. Youll work with a team that values accuracy, innovation, and leadership. For standout candidates, this contract role could lead to a **full-time EO opportunity,** a company known for investing in its talent and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.
**Apply Now**
Are you ready to bring your mechanical estimating expertise to the next level? Submit your resume today **with all required information at the top** to be considered for this rewarding opportunity. **Pay Details:** $43.00 to $50.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
+ The California Fair Chance Act
+ Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
+ Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
+ San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Job ID: 482777399
Originally Posted on: 6/26/2025
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