about the position…

The Senior Mechanical Estimator is a critical role at Power Design that operates from our St. Petersburg, Florida headquarters. The Senior Estimator is a proven leader who works alongside the Chief Mechanical Estimator and plays a critical role in Power Design’s growth by managing the bidding of timely, accurate, and comprehensive Mechanical estimates for multifamily, commercial, and federal projects. 

position details/responsibilities…

• Manage estimating processes and timelines to meet company objectives, both short and long-term.

• Analyzes bid documents, in conjunction with Business Development, to qualify targeted opportunities.

• Receives new project documents and evaluates their contents to conceptually understand the project, including the type of building, systems, key scope elements, and major factors for award.

• Develop conceptual engineering capabilities, including system selection, layout, and sizing.

• Sources, contacts, solicits bids from and distributes support documents to subcontractors and vendors.

• Estimates interim designs to track and confirm pricing.

• Perform necessary research to produce accurate, complete, and competitive pricing.

• Communicate with customers to define the project scope, address deficiencies, negotiate pricing, and build relationships.

• Provide leadership, direction, and training to assigned estimating team members.

• Prepare and present completed estimating packages to company executives and senior management.

• Continuously follow up on all bid projects and accurately forecast future awards/probabilities.

• Partner with Operations to properly transfer awarded projects and perform buyouts when necessary.

here’s what we’re looking for…

• Five or more years of relevant conceptual Mechanical estimating with a concentration in Multifamily, Highrise, and Assisted Living estimating experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and estimating software (AutoBid preferred).

• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Must be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient.

• Able to provide a high level of customer service.

• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.