Estimator Trainee
>> Location: Kalamazoo, MI
>> Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Job Summary:
We are hiring an Estimator Trainee to join our pre-construction team. This is a specialized, hands-on opportunity perfect for recent technical graduates or those with a strong mechanical background looking to transition into a high-demand, high-value trade. We are looking for analytical talent to train in the specialized process of estimating commercial and industrial Piping and HVAC/Sheet Metal systems.
Key Responsibilities:
As an Estimator Trainee, you will be mentored to perform the core functions of pre-construction:
- Analyze complex Piping & HVAC blueprints and construction specifications.
- Perform detailed Quantity Take-Offs (measuring and counting materials/components).
- Calculate precise Labor Productivity Units for installation and fabrication.
- Solicit and negotiate pricing from national and local vendors.
- Develop final, competitive bid proposals for multimillion-dollar commercial projects.
Minimum Job Requirements:
We are seeking candidates with a strong technical foundation and analytical skills combined with an eagerness to learn specialized mechanical codes, labor units, and bidding software (FastPIPE/FastDUCT).
Preferred Education:
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in :
Mechanical Engineering
HVAC/R Engineering Technology
Construction Management