Mechanical Estimator

Experience: 5–10 yrs
Location: Evansville, IN
Job type: Full-Time
Salary: $150,000–$170,000 / year
Posted: today

About the role

The Mechanical Estimator will lead the development of accurate, competitive, and complete cost estimates for mechanical systems supporting underground mining and heavy civil construction, including hoists and ventilation fans. This senior-level role owns estimating from early concept through final bid proposal, aligning scope with execution strategy while partnering with engineering, operations, procurement, and project management. Candidates should bring 5+ years of project estimating experience, 10+ years in engineering, project planning, and/or project management, and strong expertise in underground mechanical work packages, cost modeling, drawings, contracts, and estimating tools.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mechanical estimating effort from early concept development through preparation of the final bid proposal.
Develop accurate, competitive, and complete cost estimates for mechanical systems, including hoists and ventilation fans.
Produce estimates for underground mechanical work packages using labor and equipment build-ups and indirect cost modeling.
Partner closely with engineering, operations, procurement, and project management to define scope and establish a complete estimating basis.
Align estimate scope with the execution strategy, project planning requirements, construction methods, work constraints, and safety requirements.
Interpret and apply mechanical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, specifications, and vendor data to quantify work and support estimate development.
Review contract requirements, including commercial terms, scope boundaries, alternates, and unit rates, and incorporate them into estimates.
Validate constructability and evaluate project risk to improve estimate completeness, competitiveness, and execution alignment.
Build and analyze cost models using Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, rate builds, and scenario analysis.
Coordinate estimating inputs and communicate scope, assumptions, cost considerations, and execution factors across project stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of project estimating experience.
10+ years of experience in engineering, project planning, and/or project management.
Proven experience producing estimates for underground mechanical work packages.
Experience developing labor/equipment build-ups and indirect cost models.
Ability to interpret and apply mechanical drawings, P&IDs, layouts, specifications, and vendor data.
Ability to interpret and apply contract requirements, including commercial terms, scope boundaries, alternates, and unit rates.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety requirements, and work constraints.
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Excel, and Project or a similar project tool.
Ability to use Excel cost models, pivot tables, lookups, rate builds, and scenario analysis.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Benefits and Perks

Base salary of $150,000–$170,000.
Relocation assistance is available for the Evansville, Indiana location.

Skills

Project Estimating
Mechanical Systems
Hoists
Ventilation Fans
Cost Estimates
Project Planning
Project Management
Underground Mechanical Work Packages
Labor/Equipment Build-Ups
Indirect Cost Modeling
Mechanical Drawings
P&IDs
Layouts
Specifications
Vendor Data
Contract Requirements
Commercial Terms
Scope Boundaries
Alternates
Unit Rates
Construction Methods
Safety Requirements
Work Constraints

Education

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mining engineering

Selection process

Step 1
Submitted
Someone who fits the role and has told you they are interested, with their resume.
Step 2
Client interviews
Step 3
Selected
If they qualify and are selected, your payout is due.