Mechanical Estimator - Construction Services
Gft
Estimate mechanical costs for school construction projects in New York.
12 days ago ago
$110,000 - $120,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Onsite
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
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High‑Performance Computing
Sector Specialisms
Banking
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail Banking
Capital Markets
Asset Management
Virtual Banking
Insurance Life Health
Role
What you would be doing
cost estimating
client meetings
pricing review
risk assessment
quantity survey
database pricing
- Meets with clients to determine their needs, objectives, timelines and to gather estimating inputs.
- Participate in cost negotiations.
- Employs escalation strategies to ensure accuracy of escalated historical pricing and current pricing escalated to future years.
- Develops customized estimating strategies for each project.
- Works with clients to develop deliverables that fit within the client’s estimating budget.
- Supervise the development of quantity surveys and cost evaluations relating to design documents, contract drawings, specifications or contract changes.
- Prepares general conditions costs based on anticipated schedule, phasing, and specific project needs.
- Checks all pricing for adequacy and appropriate modifications.
- Prepare and/or ensure the preparation of detailed cost estimates for all phases of design and/or construction.
- Identifies key designer, supplier, and trade contractor resources to ensure accurate scopes and pricing.
- Uses costing databases and historical data to price estimates.
- Assesses areas of financial risk, develops preventative measures and their attendant costs.
- Prepares indirect costs appropriate for the type of project, procurement, and prime contractor.
What you bring
5 years
estimating
associate degree
piping
ductwork
new construction
- Five (5) years of experience in estimating mechanical systems including, but not limited to:
- Associate degree in engineering, architecture, and/or construction-related field from an accredited college or university
- Piping and ductwork
- Experience with new construction, rehabilitation, and addition projects
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
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Company
Overview
Top 500 Design Firm
Ranked in ENR's Top 500
Ranked in Engineering News-Record's (ENR) Top 500 design firms, showcasing significant industry recognition.
130+ Offices
National Presence
Operates through more than 130 offices across North America, delivering regional and national infrastructure services.
- Born from over a century of legacy, GFT emerged through the integration of Gannett Fleming, TranSystems and five acquired firms.
- Its rebrand reflects a unified national platform offering architecture, engineering and construction across complex infrastructure markets.
- Projects span transportation, water, power generation, and civic building design, showcasing expertise in critical infrastructure sectors.
- Its financial strength is underpinned by private equity ownership and consistent recognition in industry rankings.
- An unusual fact: it merged two storied firms and five others, creating an AEC powerhouse attuned to community-scale impact.
- Caring: “We care about people, cultures, and opinions and show everyone equal respect.”
- Committed: “We are committed to our company, to education and the innovation of new technologies.”
- Collaborative: “We work together as a team of individuals with different talents. We actively share knowledge, feedback and ideas… One company, one team.”
- Courageous: “We have the courage to develop new, breakthrough innovations and think outside of the box.”
- Creative: “We embrace different perspectives, challenge the norm, ask questions, and look for solutions to any challenge.”
2025 Target
Climate Neutrality
Aimed at achieving climate neutrality in operations through GreenCoding.
50% Reduction
Emissions Target
Plan to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by half from 2020 levels by 2030.
10% Drop
Emissions Fall
Achieved a 10% year-over-year decrease in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.
Rating B
Climate Performance
Received a CDP Climate Rating of B, exceeding industry benchmarks.
- Near-term science-based targets approved by SBTi: reduce Scope 1 + 2 emissions by 50% from 2020 baseline by 2030.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions intensity by 60% per euro of value added by 2030 (vs 2020).
- Achieved CDP Climate Rating of B in 2023, exceeding IT & Software Development segment benchmark.
- Voluntary audit under European Sustainability Reporting Standards and SBTi‑validated 2030 targets.
77 Graduates Expanded
WomenTech Mentoring Programme
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme expanded to 15 countries in 2023, graduate more women into leadership roles through mentorship.
3 Editions in 2022
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme ran 3 editions in 2022, supporting 55 mentees in their professional growth.
77 Graduates
WomenTech Mentoring
The WomenTech Mentoring Programme successfully graduated 77 individuals through its menteeship program.
- Committed to cultivating a culture where employees feel safe, respected and connected.
- Support women through Women@GFT network to share experiences and knowledge.
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