Houston, TX, US
12 hours ago
Senior Estimator - Mechanical - Federal
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Senior Estimator - Mechanical - Federal Job Locations US-FL-Jacksonville | US-CA-Concord | US-CO-Englewood | US-TX-Houston Requisition ID 2025-10271 Category Estimating Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator. The Senior Mechnical Estimator serves as lead Mechanical estimator for firm fixed price pursuit in coordination with the Senior Estimating Manager.

 

Who are we?  

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! 

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Who are you? 

You are someone who acts inclusively, showing empathy and treating others with respect and dignity in order to uphold Gilbane’s core value of Caring and “People First” workplace culture. You seek to listen in order to understand and can convey information clearly. You’re a strong problem solver who can identify, prioritize, and implement alternatives for solutions, and you demonstrate adaptability by collaborating with others and supporting team members to achieve excellence. A self-starter who shows passion, commitment, and ownership all while delivering on business outcomes and driving results. You’re someone who identifies opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value-add solutions.  

Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship. 

 

What’s in it for you?  

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to the project, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you will with experienced Sr. Project Managers and Project Executives on each job site which provides you with opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.  

Responsibilities Reads plans and specifications and understand the requirements of the RFP focusing on Fire Suppression, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Integrated Automation, Commissioning Support, and other related specification sectionsAnalyzes, quantifies, and provides cost estimates for the Mechanical scope of work. Inclusive of Gilbane’s General RequirementsDevelops accurate labor crews, crew productivity and provides input for project scheduleAdvises designers, in design-build projects, on solution with the lowest initial cost to meet the RFPWrites effective RFI’sCreates and coordinates comprehensive bid packagesIdentifies and engages with Mechanical subcontractors throughout the bidding processCreates and distributes the Mechanical bid scope of work checklistCollects, analyzes, and compares competitive subcontract and supplier bidsDevelops and recommends appropriate risk register values for this scope of workTracks and reports on current material and labor prices, including escalationTracks and reports on current material and equipment to identity long-lead items Qualifications

KEY COMPETENCIES

Communicate Effectively ‐ Listen to understand and clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message.Act Inclusively ‐ Ensure that actions and behaviors are respectful; show empathy and treat others with dignity. Leverage capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities and motivation.Solve Problems ‐ Identify, prioritize and implement alternatives for a solution.Demonstrate Agility/ Adaptability ‐ Maintain effectiveness and adjust to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Create an atmosphere of open‐mindedness to change.Drive for Results ‐ Show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes. Create a sense of individual ownership and accountability.Champion Innovation ‐ Identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management field and/or office experience equivalency.7-10+ years relevant experienceExperience in Federal construction programs and markets is desired but not required.Lump Sum Bidding.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of Autobid, On‐Screen Take‐off, and similar software for take‐offs and estimate pricing for Mechanical systems constructionSupportive computer skills for varied formats such as basic Windows applications plus pdf’s, TEAMS, Zoom, etc.Ability to present estimating deliverables to management and explain advantages in utilizing one contractor over another, scope gaps, cost swings, etc.Ability to conceptually estimate projects with limited informationAbility to estimate multiple facility types such as hospitals, hangars, office structures, specialized mission structures, base improvements, renovations, and additionsAbility to maintain healthy working relationships with industry partners (Owners, designers, subcontractors, etc.) for the development of estimating deliverablesSalary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data

For Concord, CA, this ranges from $121,800 to $167,400 plus benefits and retirement program.

 

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

 

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations: Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly. 

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