Mechanical Estimator

Mechanical Estimator Job Alerts Link Job Description Mechanical Estimator Job Location City: Miami Country/Region: United States Contract Type: Permanent Pole: BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL (AP002) Full/Part Time: Full Time Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based Travel Requirements: Occasional travel Requisition ID: 4404 Information at a Glance At Americaribe, we are more than builders—we are innovators, problem-solvers, and teammates. Building for Life means creating structures that stand the test of time while fostering a workplace where talent thrives.We take pride in our culture of collaboration, agility, and expertise, driving impactful projects across industries—from offices and hotels to airports, hospitals, and beyond. As a subsidiary of Bouygues Bâtiment International, we leverage a global network spanning over 20 countries to deliver excellence through technical innovation and forward-thinking solutions.At Americaribe, your growth matters. We offer competitive compensation, professional development programs, and hands-on experience that help shape leaders in the construction industry. Whether you bring technical expertise, creativity, or fresh perspectives, your contributions will shape the future of our company and the communities we build. Join us and be part of something bigger - Building for Life. POSITION SUMMARY: The position will oversee preconstruction and estimating for all Americaribe projects (building) in South Florida and, when applicable, other areas of the U.S. and Caribbean, for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection packages (including swimming pools and kitchen equipment when applicable). The candidate will work on tasks that are related to project cost estimation, prepare complete and comprehensive Bid Packages. The work location is Americaribe office in Miami. The successful candidate may have the opportunity, starting 3 months after his/her start date, to work one day per week from home. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities below are related to the following trades/divisions: Fire Protection, Plumbing, HVAC and, potentially when applicable, Swimming Pools and Kitchen Equipment. Depending on the company needs and the candidate’s interest, the candidate may be exposed to other trades/divisions but not without proper support from the team. They are also applicable to all the projects being followed by Americaribe, in Florida and the Caribbean. Experience estimating large, complex building projects of one or several of the following: high-rise residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, etc. Demonstrated experience taking a mechanical package from initial drawings through final bid/GMP. Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications. Prepare detailed estimates for large, complex building projects, including high-rise residential, hospitality, healthcare, education, and other major building projects. Manage the mechanical estimating package from initial drawings and early design stages through final bid/GMP, including quantity takeoffs, pricing, subcontractor/vendor solicitation, bid analysis, scope review, and final estimate preparation. Prepare bid packages, detailed and comprehensive packages’ scope. Identify suitable subcontractors and vendors for all the projects depending on the size, complexity and location of the project. Maintain a good working relationship with subcontractors and vendors. Issue RFIs as needed, follow-up with the stakeholders (designers, owners, subcontractors, internal team…). Ability to understand and analyze subcontractors and vendors proposals Ensure proposals cover the entire related scope of work and be able to identify and estimate cost of scope gaps. With the support of the preconstruction manager, prepare all necessary documents to allow for budget or GMP presentation to owners (SoV, bid tabs, qualifications & assumptions…). Liaise with third parties such as JV partners, partners, designers (with the support of the preconstruction manager). QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering or related field. Candidate must have at least 5 years of experience performing the duties described above. Proficient Excel, MS Word, Onscreen takeoff or similar, Bluebeam or similar. The candidate must be fluent in English and be comfortable to work with a team, as a team. The candidate may be required, from time to time, to travel within the US or the Caribbean for work-related missions (limited to 2 to 4 days maximum). Americaribe LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Bouygues Construction SA