Estimator - Mechanical Construction

EMCOR Group • Lewisville, TX • 47min ago

About Us

We are a full-service provider of HVAC construction, service, and maintenance solutions, with expertise in virtually all @types of commercial systems. Our team has complete mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) expertise, and we are one of the few contractors in the industry with in-house engineering and design capabilities in all three MEP disciplines.

Job Summary

Dallas Mechanical Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Estimator to prepare accurate, complete, and cost-effective estimates for mechanical construction projects. The Estimator will review project requirements, develop labor and material costs, coordinate vendor and subcontractor pricing, and support bid preparation and preconstruction activities. This role works closely with the project management and operations teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Review mechanical drawings, specifications, and bid requirements; identify scope gaps and risks, develop RFIs, and document assumptions, exclusions, alternates, and contingencies.

· Perform takeoffs and prepare accurate labor, material, and subcontractor estimates for conceptual, budgetary, negotiated, design-build, and design-assist projects.

· Manage bids and budgets, meet deadlines, and communicate estimate status.

· Prepare bid packages and lists, solicit vendor and subcontractor pricing, confirm coverage, and analyze trade bids.

· Clarify trade scopes and communicate schedules, addenda, project contacts, and permit status to subcontractors and vendors.

· Maintain plan reproduction status, estimating records, and cost databases using approved software; follow SOPs, complete training, and recommend improvements.

· Support pursuit strategy, bid/no-bid reviews, client meetings, budgeting, job walks, and scope reviews.

· Verify bid and buyout documents and coordinate turnover with project management and operations, targeting 100% turnover within 24 to 48 hours of award. Review scope, drawings, costs, labor assumptions, risks, and pending awards.

· Compare actual costs with estimates, apply lessons learned.

· Follow Company policies, procedures, and safety programs, and complete other department assignments as needed.

Qualifications

· 5-10 years of mechanical contracting estimating experience and 3-5 years in construction business operations or projects.

· Experience estimating commercial HVAC, ductwork, piping, and plumbing projects, including conceptual, hard-bid, negotiated, design-build, and design-assist work.

· High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or relevant experience, preferred.

· Strong knowledge of mechanical construction methods, labor productivity, pricing, margins, and sales; ability to interpret drawings, specifications, addenda, and RFIs.

· Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools; experience with FAST-PIPE, Estimating, Quote Express, Quickpen, Autobid preferred.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Project.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and attention-to-detail skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills; English/Spanish bilingual ability is a plus.

· Organized, self-motivated, and eager to grow, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing deadlines.

· Ability to handle confidential information.

· Ability to work full-time in-office and collaborate with operations, engineering, and other departments.

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Benefits

We offer our employees an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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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Job Locations US-TX-Lewisville

ID 2026-54652

Company Dallas Mechanical Group LLC

Category Operations Services

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 4 hours ago (11/6/2026 6:59 PM)

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