About Us
Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Annual bonus program
- Paid time off
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k)-retirement plan
- Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our MEP team in our Atlanta, GA office. This is a full-time, in-person position.
Key Responsibilities
- Estimate mechanical trades, including sheet metal, HVAC piping, plumbing, and associated systems.
- Prepare mechanical cost estimates from conceptual phase through final construction documents.
- Review and validate subcontractor proposal pricing and change orders.
- Develop value analysis by identifying cost-efficient alternatives to proposed scopes.
- Support meetings with owners, architects, and engineers regarding project cost phases.
- Lead mechanical cost efforts in core markets: Data Centers, Aviation, Higher Education, Corporate/Commercial Offices, and Laboratories.
- Perform material takeoff, input data into computerized cost models, and apply mechanical estimating manuals and guidelines.
- Prepare comparative cost analysis and explain variances to project stakeholders.
- Communicate with mechanical equipment vendors, design engineers, clients, and subcontractors.
- Manage, train, and mentor junior mechanical estimators.
- Represent Holder at coordination meetings and industry events, maintaining positive relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
- Provide internal communication among departments and project stakeholders.
- Prepare detailed MEP analyses of subcontractor and vendor bid proposals with recommendations for award, including risk and challenge analysis.
- Own the creation, updating, and presentation of project cost deliverables and tools to clients.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or equivalent MEP mechanical subcontractor estimating experience.
- 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience specific to HVAC, plumbing, and/or building automation systems.
- Ability to read and understand electrical, HVAC, plumbing, architectural, and civil plans and specifications.
- Familiarity with MEP systems concepts, practices, and procedures; considers raw materials, labor, equipment, tools, and transportation for estimations.
- Experience leading a team of MEP mechanical estimators.
- Outstanding communication and time management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.
Preferred
- Experience with mechanical commercial trade software such as FastEst, QuickPen, or Estimation.
- Working knowledge of mechanical estimating manuals and guidelines such as MCA and PHCC.
- Ability to work collaboratively, adapt to change, and present ideas clearly.
- Proven ability to develop and lead teams, provide constructive feedback, and encourage high performance.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).
Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.
