Estimating Manager

About Us We are a full-service mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and specialty piping contractor that offers design and construction services for a variety of markets. Our customers include commercial, medical, and technology, as well as municipalities and government agencies. Job Summary The Porter Co., Inc is currently looking for an Estimator Manager that responsible for overseeing and managing mechanical construction projects from inception to completion. This position requires experience leading multi-million-dollar mechanical construction projects. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and safety standards. The Project Manager will collaborate with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive project success. The Estimator is responsible for estimating and providing management with detailed pricing for development of bid quotations and bid packages. He or she should have relevant experience in preparing cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. He or she may specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties will likely be assigned. • Assist in assembling estimates utilizing estimator takeoff data, vendor cost, subcontractor cost, and special project considerations • Develop competency in specialized estimating software to understand how data flows through the system and how to review and validate the estimators' work • Provide assistance and a "second set of eyes" to estimators by reviewing construction documents, performing quantity take-offs of equipment, fixtures, drains • Work with estimators, vendors, and specialized estimating software to support the effort of maintaining an accurate pricing database for budgets and bids • Manage vendor and subcontractor quotes including invitations to bid, coordination during the bidding process, and leveling scope • Assist in preparing proposal packages for bids and budgets • Help maintain preconstruction procedure manual and coach estimators on procedures to ensure consistency • Support project management in estimating change orders • Confidently speak to the details of pricing exercises in scope reviews and interviews with clients • Develop working relationships with vendors and subcontractors • Develop an understanding of the systems and standards that make up the mechanical and plumbing scope of work on large commercial and industrial projects • Attend pre-bid job walks and tour jobsites during construction to develop a basic knowledge of the full project life cycle • Participate in project kickoff meetings, help set goals and expectations for estimators on each project, and hold estimators accountable for progress and deadlines • Track historical data from budgets, bids, and completed projects to fine-tune the accuracy of future budgeting exercises Qualifications To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Commercial/Industrial experience in mechanical/HVAC & plumbing sectors of the construction industry • Experience reading and interpreting construction documents • Engineering or similar technical degree preferred but not required • Project management experience preferred but not required • Engineering and design experience preferred but not required • Bachelor's degree or a minimum of ten years of trade experience COMPUTER SKILLS • Must demonstrate proficiency inMicrosoft Office applications, (i.e.Outlook, Word and Excel) • Familiarity with Accubid, andother electrical, technical, or construction programs. • Familiarity with project management/document control software. • Familiarity with construction/financial software packages. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully. • Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values. • Must be self-motivatedand able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. • Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills. • Must havehigh standards of quality with attention to detail. • Mustpossess ability to manage and supervise personnel. • Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers. Language Skills Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and listen. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee should expect to sit for long periods in front of a computer and also travel to field locations as needed. While visiting field locations, the employee may be required to work outdoors, be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical and electrical parts; high, precarious places; dust, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions, extended exposure to sunlight; cold and heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Benefits We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer veterans/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy Please review our Affirmative Action Policy. Notice to Prospective Employees Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies list open positions here. Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. 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Created: 2026-03-10