About the Position
We’re looking for a Mechanical Estimator who is passionate about delivering exceptional estimates, providing top-notch customer service, and securing profitable work. This role isn’t just about numbers – it’s about leading a team effectively and efficiently as we expand into new territories and shape skylines nationwide! If you’re ready to bring your estimating a-game and customer-centric approach to our dynamic team, keep reading to learn more before applying below.
Position Responsibilities
- Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet short and long-term company objectives
- Analyze bid documents in conjunction with our Business Development Team to qualify targeted opportunities
- Receive new project documents and evaluate contents to conceptually understand the project including type of building, systems, key scope elements, and major factors for awards
- Source, contact, and solicit bids while distributing support documents to subcontractors and vendors
- Estimate interim designs to track and confirm pricing
- Perform research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing
- Communicate with customers to define project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships
- Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management
- Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities
- Partner with our Operations Team to properly transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when necessary
Here’s What We’re Looking For
- Five or more years of relevant mechanical estimating experience with a concentration in multifamily, high-rise, and assisted living projects
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred)
- Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be organized, detail-oriented and efficient
- Able to provide a high level of customer service
- Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation and growth
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide
About Us
Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.