Mechanical Estimator - Governmental
Caddell Construction
$69,900 - $104,900 / year
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Description
Job Title – Mechanical Estimator - Governmental
Location – Montgomery, AL or Atlanta, GA
Rewards of Working at Caddell - Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain relationships with mechanical and associated sub-system subcontractors to build a reliable nationwide network of partners to support Caddell in the successful pursuit and construction of projects
- Reviews and understands electrical and associated sub-system requirements within government RFPs/bid documents for either bid-build or design-build projects
- Manages schedule/priorities to meet various bid dates and deadlines
- Develops budgetary estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects
- For design-build projects, provides pre-bid engagement with the design team to provide collaboration on the most cost-effective design and equipment that complies with RFP requirements
- Coordinates bid solicitations for electrical and associated systems subcontractors and vendors
- Maintains engagement with subcontractors during the bid process to ensure adequate competition
- Receives and analyzes subcontractor and vendor quotes on bid day; coordinates with the Senior Estimator to determine the proper scope and budget carried in the estimate.
- Develops and negotiates project-specific scope for subcontracts
- Provides post-award engagement with the design team on design-build projects to ensure design aligns with the project budget
- Ensures selected electrical subcontractor is engaged with the designer during the design process
- Develops historical cost data
- Assembles bid documentation
- Attend pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed
- Working Conditions – Office setting, no travel required, full-time
- Reporting Structure – Senior Estimator
What We Expect
Accountability is part of The Caddell Way and our employees share in a strong work ethic and positive team environment. There is a true sense of purpose and teamwork.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Strong written and verbal communication skills. Requires excellent technical and management skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage costs and control schedule. Excellent organizational skills. Strong Microsoft Office suite knowledge. Ability to communicate and work with multinational and multi-disciplined employees.
Education / Experience - Minimum high school diploma/GED and ten years of construction management experience required. Four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering, and seven plus years estimating and/or managing projects similar to governmental DoD, correctional-type projects.
Current clearance, or the ability to obtain, a Department of Defense minimum secret security clearance required. U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance required.
While the salary range is typically between $69,900 - $104,900 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors the prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.
Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.
Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.
About this role
Caddell Construction is seeking a Mechanical Estimator to support its governmental construction projects from either the Montgomery or Atlanta office. In this role, you'll develop and manage estimates for both bid-build and design-build projects, working primarily with mechanical and electrical systems within government RFPs. Your responsibilities span the full estimating lifecycle: reviewing bid documents, building and maintaining subcontractor networks, coordinating bid solicitations, analyzing quotes on bid day, and developing historical cost data. For design-build work, you'll collaborate with the design team early to ensure cost-effective solutions that meet RFP requirements, then stay engaged post-award to keep designs aligned with budget.
Success in this position requires strong technical and organizational skills, with particular emphasis on cost control and schedule management. You'll need excellent communication abilities to work across multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships with subcontractors and vendors throughout the bid process. The role reports to a Senior Estimator and is based in-office with no travel required.
The position calls for a minimum of ten years in construction management, or alternatively, a four-year degree in building science, construction management, or engineering paired with seven-plus years of estimating or project management experience on governmental or similar projects like DoD or correctional facilities. Critically, you must either hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance. Caddell offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, gym reimbursement, and access to company condominiums.
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