Senior Mechanical Estimator

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our MEP team in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Estimate mechanical trades, including sheet metal, HVAC piping, plumbing, and associated systems.
• Prepare mechanical cost estimates from conceptual phase through final construction documents.
• Review and validate subcontractor proposal pricing and change orders.
• Develop value analysis by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scopes.
• Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers regarding project cost phases.
• Lead mechanical cost efforts in core markets: Data Centers, Aviation, Higher Education, Corporate/Commercial Offices, and Laboratories.
• Perform material takeoff, input data into computerized cost models, and apply mechanical estimating manuals and guidelines.
• Prepare comparative cost analysis and explain variances to project stakeholders.
• Communicate with mechanical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
• Manage, train, and mentor junior mechanical estimators.
• Represent Holder at coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
• Provide internal communication among departments and project stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed MEP analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals with recommendations for award, including risk and challenge analysis.
• Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project cost deliverables and tools to clients.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or equivalent MEP mechanical subcontractor estimating experience.
• 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience specific to HVAC, plumbing, and/or building automation systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with MEP systems concepts,