What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheet Metal Estimator position at MTech Mechanical?
Position Title: Estimator FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Estimating Date: 2025
Reports to: Chief Estimator Location: Westminster, CO
Wage Range: $70,000-$85,000 annual performance incentive
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, AD&D, PTO, Employee Assistance Program, additional optional insurances. To see a list of all MTech’s great perks visit - https://mtechg.com/careers/benefits-wellness/
Job Summary
MTech Mechanical is a leading mechanical design/build contractor in Colorado, and most of our project procurement is negotiated in a design assist/build arrangement. We are currently seeking a mid-level Mechanical Estimator to join our team as a member of our growing Estimating department. MTech’s culture is centered around our commitment to innovation, our support of our internal teams, our integrated project approach, and our long-term client relationships. Established in 2002, MTech is a true design/build/maintain mechanical contracting firm, and we continuously advocate collaborative and sustainable solutions for our clients and their projects.
MTech Mechanical promotes personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness, and community involvement.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Project estimates
- Prepare mechanical cost estimates for construction projects
- Consult with clients, vendors, and MTech personnel in various departments to discuss, review, and formulate project scope and estimates
- Analyze blueprints, one-line schematics, specifications, construction drawings, and other documentation to prepare material, equipment, sub, and labor costs
- Collaborate with Pre-Construction personnel, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients on scope development and modifications throughout all phases of the project
- Fill-in design intent for conceptual and schematic level documents and estimate accordingly
- Create spreadsheets for evaluation and comparison of scope and cost items of a project
- Take a lead role in the coordination with other trades on the project team
- Attend project interviews to assist with the sales effort of a project
- Perform site visits to understand scope and logistics
- Regular and predictable in-office attendance is required for this position
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Preferred 5-10 years of sheet metal and mechanical systems experience with at least 5 years of estimating experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Field/trade experience preferred (sheet metal, plumbing, pipefitting)
- Design / build estimating experience preferred
- Trimble Autobid estimating system preferred, will consider other estimating program experience
- Strong proficiency in Windows operating environment, including email and Microsoft Office software
- Experience with fabrication EST MEP, 3D estimating software
- Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at different levels within the organization
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment or independently, flexibility to adapt to changing needs/situations
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Resource management
- Attention to details
- Ability to conceptualize and fill-in design intent
- Demonstrated ability to track multiple projects at the same time, and to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and with a minimum of supervision
About MTech
For 22 years, MTech has had a goal to build a great company with a great reputation. With that in mind, we want an incredible team. With our values of integrity, commitment, excellence, growth and fun, we are looking for amazing individuals to build upon our success.
Our team members are our greatest asset, and we have a people-centric culture. We value the contributions they make towards growing MTech into being the premier design-build mechanical contractor in Colorado. MTech provides an environment that promotes genuine communication so that our team members can freely collaborate. We offer competitive employment packages and care about everyone’s safety and wellness – we show this through initiatives like Mental Health Month, Employee Assistance Programs and Construction Inclusion Week participation.
Approximately 500 individuals make up our teams across Colorado. We inspire and develop our talent with internship opportunities, an in-house training program and 100% company paid apprenticeship programs in sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing and service. We also provide specialty training on topics such as medical gas certifications, DORA required Plumbing continuing education classes, various vendor trainings, CPR/First Aid and others. We also offer soft skill classes on topics such as Bias & the Brain (The Inclusion Series), Building a Culture of Trust, Navigating Conflict, and others. High-quality training enables our team members to exceed expectations in their roles and fuels the passion behind our company.
We are proud to of the amazing projects we have completed in our communities. This list includes projects such as McGregor Square, UCCS Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center, AIMS Community College Welcome Center, Vail Health, Grand Colorado Peak 8 at Breckenridge Ski Resort, NREL and many more.
Working for MTech provides the opportunity to work on a variety of different projects such as Healthcare, Higher Education, Data Centers, Cleanrooms, Office Buildings, Multi-Family, Biotech & Pharmaceuticals, and others.
Americans with Disability Specifications
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Americans with Disability Specifications
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
This position is in a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require standing and walking for up to 20% of the time. The work environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are reasonable. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position and may change with or without notice.
MTech Mechanical is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate based on age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this role or any others at MTech, please visit www.mtechg.com to apply.
Salary : $70,000 - $85,000
