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Christmanco

Senior Mechanical Estimator

Lansing, MI · Grand Rapids, MI · Detroit, MI · Knoxville, TN · Irving, TX · Greensboro, NC

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Seniority
Senior
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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The Christman Company Job Description:

Build More w ith Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to Build More in your professional career? The Christman Company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to lead estimating and planning efforts for the region.

As a Senior Mechanical Estimator , you will assist throughout the preconstruction process by leading conceptual estimating efforts to produce accurate construction cost budgets and estimates. This role will focus on MEP costs and provide input to conceptualize and interpret the scope from incomplete or schematic documents. You will be relied upon to successfully deliver design phase services and will have the opportunity to assist with multiple projects at once.

What You Will Do:

As Senior Estimator , your p rimary daily responsibilities of this role includ e , but are not limited to :

Supervise, check work, and mentor Estimators and Estimating Engineers.

Develops and oversees conceptual estimates for assigned projects, supports the planning and engineering groups in the development of all levels of estimates, and collects and analyzes close-out and benchmark data.

Leads major estimating efforts.

Develops and clarifies estimate reports.

Cultivates strong subcontractor knowledge and relations.

Experienced in presenting estimating results to clients and stakeholders.

Demonstrates knowledge of all civil structure architectural trades.

Competent at conceptual and detailed levels of estimating.

Value engineering leadership and tracking.

Drives deadlines and achieves results.

Mastery of scope review process.

Mastery of estimating software programs including on-screen take-off.

Consults with architects and engineers on project parameters.

Ensures database-pricing updates are completed.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Required e xperience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related job field.

Eight (8) years of estimating experience in construction or related job field.

OR equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience

Preferred e xperience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

Capability to complete large Construction Management (CM) and General Contractor (GC) Construction Management at Risk and Design Build projects and large complex competitive bid projects.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Independent sales strengths for presentations and project pursuits.

History of successfully working relationships with the internal operation team and externally with owners, architects/engineers, and subcontractors.

Attention to detail: observant, accomplishes task accurately the first time; does not let things fall through the cracks.

Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers, establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers, and gains their trust and respect.

Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, experience, and judgement.

Provides advice and solutions to others.

Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

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