Mechanical Estimator

About the Role:

As a Mechanical Estimator for TAI Specialty Construction, you will serve as the technical architect behind our industrial project bids, transforming complex blueprints into comprehensive execution plans. Your role is central to the project lifecycle, involving everything from conducting on-site scope assessments to calculating precise labor and material requirements for heavy industrial and manufacturing facilities. You will act as a vital bridge between engineering and construction, collaborating closely with project managers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure every budget is accurate, competitive, and technically sound.

About TAI:

TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services - combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here's a glimpse into your day to day:

• Develop budgets with preliminary plan information and professional knowledge and expertise.

• Request additional information and work directly with TAI's Project Managers, Foreman, and clients.

• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings to understand project scope.

• Review bid documents and create history of pre-bid RFPs and attend pre-bid meetings.

• Review and verify job scope, general conditions, job schedule, profit and subcontractor pricing with the Project Manager.

• Identify project labor, material, and time requirements by studying proposals, blueprints, written specifications, and related documents.

• Create bid documents such as Scope of Work and Schedule of Values

• Calculate costs of subcontract labor, general conditions, and materials.

• Transmit Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to subcontractors; following up by phone and e-mail to ensure an adequate number of bids will be received and make subcontractors aware of unusual plan requirements.

• Verify Scope of Work from subcontractors and format bids to fulfill all RFP requirements.

• Evaluate subcontractor bids to bid documents and plan to ensure that full scope of work was considered and consider subcontractors' ability to perform the work Develop accurate, thorough, and complete job estimates.

• Track the status of open RFPs through receipt of subcontractor bid.

• Assist in reviewing change orders.

• Work closely with Project Manager(s) to maintain relationships with existing clients and subcontractors and advise PMs of bids that may require their input before the bid date.

• Collect supplier quotations before the bid date and ensure the quote meets correct scope of work for project.

• Follow up with clients to ensure bids are received and answer any client questions.

• Collaborate with the client to help them achieve their project cost budget through consideration of plan details, alternate material/finishes and building method.

• Market all of TAI's services to clients to aid in development of new business and generating new leads.

You'll be a perfect fit if you have:

• Highschool degree or GED equivalent is required. Associates or Bachelor's degree is a plus.

• Minimum 3 years of experience performing mechanical estimating for industrial projects within power, oil & gas, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, and/or food & beverage facilities.

• Certified Estimating Professional (CEP), Certified Professional Estimator (CPE) or similar certification is a plus.

• Experience with reviewing PFD's, P&ID's, piping orthographic and isometric drawings, bill of materials, equipment and piping specifications.

• Basic knowledge of ASME and piping codes.

• Basic knowledge of NFPA fire codes (NFPA 30 preferred)

• Familiarity with computerized estimating programs.

• The ability to interpret blueprints.

• Proficient with using Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

• Experience reviewing drawings in AutoCAD is a plus

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Detail-oriented.

• Ability to work within deadlines and due dates.

• Able to travel to client sites within the Baltimore Metro Area with occasional travel to four state coverage area, DE/PA/VA/NJ. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.

• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about client's facilities. This may include, but isn't limited to ascending and descending stairways, portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding, and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.

• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay: $80,000-100,000 annually (depending on experience)

• Eligible for overtime pay

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)

• PTO and Paid Holidays

• Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee - family) are also available!

• 401(k)with employer match

Other Offerings:

• The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.

• The ability to balance your work and family activities.

• Flexible work schedule

• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.

• A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.

• Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.

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TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.