About Us
We have earned a reputation for leading the industry in turnarounds, specialty welding, construction, pipe fabrication, and maintenance. Backed by a team of talented supervisors and craft professionals, we are prepared to tackle the toughest jobs for clients in the refining, chemical, petrochemical, renewables, and midstream industries.
Job Summary
Repcon is built around experienced people who know how to execute challenging projects safely and successfully. We value accountability, teamwork, and people who take pride in delivering quality work for our customers.
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate and competitive estimates for complex mechanical construction projects. This position will support HVAC, plumbing, piping, and related mechanical scopes from initial takeoff and pricing through bid review and turnover to Operations. The position reports to the Director of Preconstruction.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare conceptual, schematic, design-development, and detailed estimates for mechanical and plumbing scopes.
- Perform quantity takeoffs using Trimble AutoBid/QuickPen or comparable estimating software.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, addenda, general conditions, and bid documents.
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and indirect cost estimates for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
- Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
- Identify scope gaps, project risks, exclusions, allowances, alternates, permits, testing requirements, and schedule constraints.
- Prepare detailed estimate breakdowns by system, subsystem, cost code, and bid package.
- Maintain current material pricing, labor factors, estimating assemblies, vendor quotations, and historical cost data.
- Participate in bid reviews, scope reviews, value-engineering discussions, and estimate presentations.
- Coordinate with Preconstruction, Operations, Project Management, design teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Identify constructability concerns, discrepancies, incomplete information, and scope conflicts.
- Prepare assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, qualifications, and proposal support documentation.
- Support turnover of awarded projects to Operations and Project Management.
- Develop preliminary project schedules and evaluate equipment, fabrication, approval, and delivery lead times.
- Perform site visits and travel as required.
Qualifications
- Strong mechanical estimating, analytical, mathematical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Thorough knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, piping systems, equipment, materials, and installation methods.
- Ability to read plans, specifications, schedules, details, and contract documents and develop complete estimates.
- Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with Trimble AutoBid/QuickPen or comparable mechanical estimating software preferred.
- Working knowledge of applicable building codes, OSHA requirements, and jobsite safety practices.
- Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
Prior Work Experience and Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial, advanced facilities, mission-critical, or similar construction preferred.
- Experience estimating HVAC, plumbing, piping, equipment, and related mechanical scopes.
- Experience evaluating subcontractor and vendor proposals and identifying scope gaps.
- Experience with advanced facilities, data centers, semiconductor, healthcare, or other technically complex projects preferred.
- Proven ability to work effectively across Preconstruction, Operations, design, and project teams.
- Results-oriented, highly motivated, detail-focused, and committed to accuracy and integrity.
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Physical Demands
The physical demands are those associated with working in a typical office environment and performing occasional field travel and jobsite visits.
Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Affirmative Action Policy
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