Mechanical Estimator – Mission Critical

Saulsbury

Mechanical Estimator preparing detailed data center construction bids for Saulsbury Industries. Developing take-offs, labor estimates, supplier quotes, and risk strategies.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical estimating for data center projects, including advanced knowledge of estimating strategies, construction industry practices, and the ability to prepare detailed estimates based on blueprints and specifications. Proficient in coordinating bid processes and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical EstimatingEstimating Software (MC2)Construction Industry PracticesBid Review CoordinationQuantity Take-Offs

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimatingDetailed EstimatesQuantity Take-OffsEstimating StrategiesBlueprint ReadingLabor Cost AnalysisRisk IdentificationWork Hour Unit RatesConstruction Equipment RequirementsTemporary Facilities Requirements

Soft Skills

Good Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam PlayerProfessionalismEthical Conduct

Industry Keywords

EPCData CentersPetro-ChemicalPowerGas ProcessingRefiningHeavy Industrial FacilitiesBid DocumentsSafety RegulationsHES Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and take ownership for cost estimating of bids data center project proposals
Identify risk, opportunities, and maintain a winning strategy
Prepare detailed estimates in accordance with the scope of work, data center mechanical blueprints, specifications, and other documentation
Prepare quantity take-offs for foundations, structural steel, pipe, and process equipment
Apply work hour unit rates for each item in the estimate to generate overall direct work hours
Understand construction equipment requirements
Understand temporary facilities requirements and field non-manual staffing requirements
Assist in soliciting quotes from material and equipment suppliers, subcontractors, and specified manufacturers
Distribute and maintain control of bid documents
Identify special client or project requirements for weather protection, cranes, hoists, HES requirements and services
Analyze project location and associated productivity
Review labor costs and applicable licensing requirements
Ensure all bid forms are completed and properly executed
Facilitate bid review meetings with Business Unit Management, estimating group, and/or business line management to finalize bids
Coordinate with other departments during the bid process on proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 or more years’ experience with mechanical estimating for EPC, data centers, or 3-5 years of a mix of Oil and Gas industry experience & data centers
Working knowledge of estimating software; MC2 a plus
Competitive bid experience in petro-chemical, power, gas processing, refining and other heavy industrial facilities
Construction field experience highly preferred
Advanced knowledge of estimating strategies and techniques
Thorough understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and standards and their impact on project activities
Knowledge of estimating Best Practices
Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Professional, ethical, and team player willing to grow with the company
Ability to stand, walk, or sit 1/3 to 2/3’s of the scheduled work shift
Ability to read engineering blueprints and reduced size black and white drawings, specifications, fine print, reports, schedules, estimates and other documents in either hard copy or on computer monitor
Ability to observe construction progress outdoors by walking or driving to or on the site over rough or uneven terrain, which may be dusty, muddy, wet and noisy
Follow safety regulations while on jobsite visits including the wearing of proper attire, safety gear, protective hat, safety glasses and shoes as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Occasional travel required
Overtime may be required to meet work demands