Mechanical Estimator - Government Construction

Atlanta, Georgia Permanent USD105,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
This Mechanical Estimator will support a busy Governmental Division responsible for major federal, mission‑critical, and large commercial projects. The ideal candidate brings strong estimating experience and can operate as a "plug‑and‑play" team member with minimal ramp‑up time. This is a high‑visibility position supporting complex design‑build and bid‑build pursuits, reporting directly to a Senior Estimator.
  • Strong internal‑promotion culture with long‑term career pathways
  • Join a high‑performing estimating group supporting major federal projects.

About Our Client

The organization has a strong reputation for prioritizing employee growth, promoting from within, and maintaining exceptional safety performance-earning dozens of national safety awards and recognition as a Top ENR General Contractor and Top 100 Green Contractor. The Georgia team operates as a tight‑knit, collaborative office within a larger nationally respected firm.

Job Description

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with mechanical subcontractors nationwide
  • Review and interpret mechanical scopes within government RFPs and bid documents
  • Manage estimating workload and deadlines across multiple concurrent bids
  • Prepare budgetary estimates for design‑build and bid‑build opportunities
  • Coordinate with design teams during early design to ensure cost-effective, compliant solutions
  • Issue bid solicitations, manage subcontractor engagement, and ensure competitive coverage
  • Analyze subcontractor/vendor quotes and collaborate with Senior Estimator on final pricing
  • Develop and negotiate detailed subcontract scopes
  • Support design teams post-award to ensure alignment with budget
  • Build and maintain historical cost data
  • Assemble all required bid documentation
  • Attend pre‑bid meetings and site visits as necessary



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Experienced mechanical estimator who can immediately contribute without heavy training
  • Comfortable working on projects $50M+
  • Skilled with Bluebeam and Procore
  • Background from either a GC or subcontractor environment
  • Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate across teams, subs, and design partners

What's on Offer

  • Base salary: $105,000-$130,000+
  • 100% family medical insurance coverage
  • 401k
  • Additional allowances
Contact
Sydney Franklin
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7002786

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Estimator
Industry
Property
Location
Atlanta
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sydney Franklin
Job Reference
JN-042026-7002786