Estimator

Power Design, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Mechanical Estimator handling bids, client liaison, and project forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

  • buyouts
  • estimating management
  • pricing research
  • bid analysis
  • client coordination
  • estimate presentation

Tasks

-Partner with our Operations Team to properly transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when necessary -Estimate interim designs to track and confirm pricing -Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities -Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet short and long-term company objectives -Receive new project documents and evaluate contents to conceptually understand the project including type of building, systems, key scope elements, and major factors for awards -Perform research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing -Analyze bid documents in conjunction with our Business Development Team to qualify targeted opportunities -Communicate with customers to define project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships -Source, contact, and solicit bids while distributing support documents to subcontractors and vendors -Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management

Requirements

  • autobid
  • microsoft office
  • 5+ years
  • communication
  • customer service
  • detail‑oriented

What You Bring

-Strong verbal and written communication skills -Able to provide a high level of customer service -Five or more years of relevant mechanical estimating experience with a concentration in multifamily, high-rise, and assisted living projects -Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred) -Ability to multi-task in a high volume, fast-paced work environment -Must be organized, detail-oriented and efficient

The Company

About Power Design, Inc.

-With a unified multi‑trade model—handling engineering, electrical, systems tech, lighting and prefabrication—they tackle complex projects from coast to coast. -They’ve delivered high‑rise residential towers, student housing, data centers, mixed‑use developments and resorts. -The company operates under a single, integrated structure, enhancing coordination and accelerating delivery via self‑performed work. -They manufacture custom switchboards and critical power equipment in‑house, boosting control over quality and speed. -Past projects include luxury Four Seasons residences, massive student complexes, convention‑center hotels and sophisticated data facilities. -Innovation drives their approach: leveraging advanced tech, prefab systems and in‑house engineering to optimize performance.

Sector Specialisms

Design-Build

Electrical Design-Build

Engineering & Design

MEP Design

Lighting Design

Technology Solutions Design

Special Operations

Manufacturing

Prefab

Systems Technologies

Multi-Trade Construction

UL-Certified Switchboards

Critical Power Equipment