Mechanical Estimator / Preconstruction Manager / HPM
HPM, Dallas, TX, United States
Description
The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager is responsible for conceptual budgeting and detailed estimating of HVAC, plumbing, and related systems (including process‑specific systems). This position will also handle related thermal energy distribution, site drainage, roof drainage collection systems, sanitary sewerage, and domestic/fire water system utilities and infrastructure.
This role works alongside HPM team members to anticipate and fully account for the scope of work related to mechanical systems when performing early conceptual budgeting and assembling detailed estimates based on construction drawings and specifications. The candidate will support multiple pre‑construction managers within HPM and must have experience handling multiple concurrent projects.
The Mechanical Estimator should have an extensive knowledge of equipment, components, materials, labor productivity, performance criteria, and overall system designs to enable HPM to forecast the cost of mechanical systems accurately.
The Mechanical Estimator must be capable of performing conceptual budgeting (based on limited information) as well as detailed estimates for a wide range of projects and system types. Due to frequent work with public bids, the Estimator will perform these duties with minimal assistance from the subcontractor and supplier community.
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities
Provide cost budgets for plumbing and HVAC systems, including planning quantity survey, sub/vendor solicitation, preparation of scope sheets, estimate preparation, review, and presentation.
Provide all estimating project support related specifically to plumbing and HVAC systems.
Prepare and maintain the Mechanical Systems project estimates and related Value Engineering options.
Effectively communicate with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, and owners throughout the preconstruction process, building relationships, evaluating proposals and ensuring accuracy of scope of work and pricing.
Confer with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, owners, and HPM team members on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Review drawings and plans for conflicting dimensions, elevations, and discrepancies, highlighting any issues.
Review plans and specifications to prepare quantity surveys using both 2‑dimensional and 3‑dimensional tools.
Research and communicate to HPM team members changes in industry trends, new technologies/materials, energy code requirement changes, relevant commodity pricing fluctuations, and labor issues.
Provide conceptual cost budgets and often iterative detailed cost estimates based on the level of design documentation available for a given project phase.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
10–15 years of experience within a pre‑construction/estimating environment, working with large commercial or industrial projects focused on HVAC, plumbing processes, piping, and utilities.
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of construction cost estimating, value engineering, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling.
Proficient in MS Office, estimating and scheduling software; experience with BIM software and Trimble AutoBid (or similar) preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Preferred certifications/memberships:
LEED AP
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‑Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
EOE – Vets/Disabilities
HPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of HPM without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of HPM.
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This role works alongside HPM team members to anticipate and fully account for the scope of work related to mechanical systems when performing early conceptual budgeting and assembling detailed estimates based on construction drawings and specifications. The candidate will support multiple pre‑construction managers within HPM and must have experience handling multiple concurrent projects.
The Mechanical Estimator should have an extensive knowledge of equipment, components, materials, labor productivity, performance criteria, and overall system designs to enable HPM to forecast the cost of mechanical systems accurately.
The Mechanical Estimator must be capable of performing conceptual budgeting (based on limited information) as well as detailed estimates for a wide range of projects and system types. Due to frequent work with public bids, the Estimator will perform these duties with minimal assistance from the subcontractor and supplier community.
Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.
Responsibilities
Provide cost budgets for plumbing and HVAC systems, including planning quantity survey, sub/vendor solicitation, preparation of scope sheets, estimate preparation, review, and presentation.
Provide all estimating project support related specifically to plumbing and HVAC systems.
Prepare and maintain the Mechanical Systems project estimates and related Value Engineering options.
Effectively communicate with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, and owners throughout the preconstruction process, building relationships, evaluating proposals and ensuring accuracy of scope of work and pricing.
Confer with manufacturers, vendors, general contractors, owners, and HPM team members on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Solicit and maintain communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Review drawings and plans for conflicting dimensions, elevations, and discrepancies, highlighting any issues.
Review plans and specifications to prepare quantity surveys using both 2‑dimensional and 3‑dimensional tools.
Research and communicate to HPM team members changes in industry trends, new technologies/materials, energy code requirement changes, relevant commodity pricing fluctuations, and labor issues.
Provide conceptual cost budgets and often iterative detailed cost estimates based on the level of design documentation available for a given project phase.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
10–15 years of experience within a pre‑construction/estimating environment, working with large commercial or industrial projects focused on HVAC, plumbing processes, piping, and utilities.
Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of construction cost estimating, value engineering, conceptual budgeting, and scheduling.
Proficient in MS Office, estimating and scheduling software; experience with BIM software and Trimble AutoBid (or similar) preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Preferred certifications/memberships:
LEED AP
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‑Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
American Society of Professional Estimators (ASPE)
EOE – Vets/Disabilities
HPM does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of HPM without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of HPM.
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