Archer Mechanical is seeking a full-time Mechanical & Plumbing Estimator to join our growing team. The Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate, detailed cost estimates and budgets based on construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation. This role serves as a critical part of our preconstruction efforts, working closely with vendors, subcontractors, and clients to provide comprehensive and competitive proposals.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Prepare detailed take-offs, quantity surveys, and estimates for mechanical and plumbing systems.
•Review and analyze project plans, specifications, narratives, and site conditions to determine the full scope of work. This also includes conducting analysis through design and project documentation review and address questions with point of contact.
•Identify and suggest value engineering opportunities to provide cost-efficient alternatives without compromising quality.
•Assemble bids and proposals for various contract types, including Lump Sum, Target Value Design, and FLCC contracts.
•Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure complete, accurate, and competitive bids.
•Evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals for accuracy and scope coverage; identify and mitigate potential gaps or overlaps.
•Serve as a point of contact for estimating-related questions from clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
•Maintain estimating logs, bid documents, and vendor/subcontractor communications.
•Assist in budget tracking, cost studies, procurement planning, and pricing exercises.
•Support business development efforts by providing conceptual and budgetary estimates as needed.
Critical Qualifications:
•High school diploma or GED required.
•3–5+ years of commercial HVAC and plumbing estimating experience - preferred.
•Strong understanding of commercial mechanical and plumbing systems.
•Ability to read and interpret construction narrative, plans, and specifications.
•Proficient in performing accurate material take-offs.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to collaborate effectively across teams.
Preferential Qualifications:
•2+ years of conceptual estimating experience (highly preferred).
•Design-build/design-assist estimating experience.
•Field experience in commercial HVAC/plumbing is a plus.
•Experience with digital on-screen takeoff systems (e.g., Trimble AutoBid Mechanical).
•Proficiency with software such as Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam.
•Technical certifications or college coursework in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields.
About Us:
Archer Mechanical specializes in sustainable mechanical and plumbing systems, providing design-build, design-assist, new construction, additions, remodels, retrofits, service, and preventative maintenance.
The organization has been established since 1987 and has continued to grow rapidly over the past 36 years. Archer Mechanical produces a higher-value product cost-effectively and efficiently using progressive construction planning technologies, advanced construction materials, and manufacturing methods, reducing safety risks, schedule durations, and congestion on the job site while enhancing the construction results.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $83,251.00 - $100,000.00 per year
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Application Question(s):
•How many years of Plumbing & Mechanical Estimating experience do you have?
•How many years of digital on-screen takeoff system experience do you have?
Experience:
•Construction estimating: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
•Salt Lake City, UT 84104 (Required)
Work Location: In person