Mechanical Estimator

Join our team to deliver exceptional MEP services, foster innovation, and drive client success in diverse tech sectors, especially healthcare.

Gilbert Mechanical, a Legence company

For more than 40 years, it has been Gilbert's mission to provide outstanding mechanical, electrical, plumbing, controls, and fire protection services in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. Today, Gilbert employs more than 200 people in the Twin Cities market, and its clients represent a diverse range of technical market sectors, with specialization in the healthcare industry. Our fun, open and innovative culture is supported by forward thinking industry leaders who are united in collaboration and the pursuit of breakthrough ideas. Gilbert’s philosophy includes mutual respect for all individuals, application of innovation and a rigorous serve-the-customer mentality. We create a culture of teaching and learning through cross mentoring that spans generations, disciplines, interests and talents. We strive to give each person exposure to the widest array of experiences possible to help them grow further and faster than they could anywhere else.

Gilbert Mechanical is seeking a Mechanical Estimator candidate capable of estimating complex mechanical projects for a variety of customers. The skills required to accomplish this include accurate take-offs, careful planning, financial tracking, knowledge of mechanical equipment, and strong communications.

Location: Edina, MN

Responsibilities:

Responsible for providing timely and accurate cost estimates of labor and materials for new construction, tenant improvement, or maintenance projects.
Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to prepare time, cost, and labor estimates.
Work collaboratively with other peer estimators, project managers, engineers, detailers, vendors.
Manage project management team’s expectations through communications both written and verbal.
Use sheet metal and piping/plumbing estimating software, currently Quote Express, to perform project takeoffs.
Responsible for accuracy of all components of estimating workbook spreadsheets including verifying correct labor hours are assigned to the proper tasks, labor rates are accurate,
Internal cost allocations, assumption, material, transportation, and other services not performed by company.
Ensures compliance with regulations and company policies.
Attend job walks, bid review, meetings as needed.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

Experience in the mechanical construction industry
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management preferred
Understanding and knowledge of mechanical systems, including sheet metal layout, piping/plumbing system design, equipment selection and knowledge of local mechanical codes
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work and produce a deliverable to a deadline.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Writing clarification letters for estimates performed.
Competency with computerized estimating and digital take off software.
Ability to estimate both design build and plan/spec projects.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Bluebeam

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Health and Welfare Benefits

Health and Welfare
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug
Employee assistance program

Personal Benefits

Paid vacation
Company-paid holidays
Sick leave

Financial Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan
Company-paid long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance

About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone portfolio company, is an Energy Transition Accelerator™ that provides advisory services and implementation focused on financing, designing, building, and servicing complex systems in mission-critical and high performance facilities. With five decades of expertise in the built environment, Legence has a proven track record of reducing carbon emissions, implementing renewables, lowering utility costs through efficiency consumption, and making systems run better at unmatched speed and scale. To learn more about Legence and its services, visit https://www.wearelegence.com/.

Contingent Employment Statement

Offers of employment for this role may be contingent upon successfully passing a background check and/or drug screen. Execution of screens will vary based on role requirements and Company policy. All background checks and drug screens will be done in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local law.

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