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Mechanical Estimator

Hill International Inc
flexible benefit account, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Washington, Seattle
Jul 03, 2025

Hill International is seeking a Mechanical Estimator in Seattle, WA. This is a hybrid position in Hill's Seattle office.



  • Coordinate activities with the Hill estimating team.
  • Interact with client and Hill project team members.
  • Review 3rd Party estimates for adequacy, uniformity, and completeness
  • Evaluate vendor quotes, bid information, and change orders.
  • Interact with clients and senior level management.
  • Provide Mechanical cost expertise on a variety of projects.
  • Quantity take-offs from DD through CD level design.
  • Prepare accurate quantity surveys and estimates for the Mechanical division of the project as assigned.
  • Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations or scheduling input as required for the assignments.
  • Collaborate with Architects/Engineers to request clarifications or additional information.
  • Attend project meetings and perform site investigations as assigned.
  • Ability to quantify with adequate detail and provide well organized estimate detail with reasonable baseline unit pricing.
  • Intermediate to Advanced understanding of mechanical systems in order to recognize relative costs.
  • Monitor take-off and be a resource person for other team members of the estimate team.
  • Develop/prepare/review value analysis estimates.
  • Provide mechanical expertise to project management team in the construction planning meeting. Familiarize the project team with assumptions and methods contemplated by the estimate. Assist with the initial project subcontracting plan.
  • Become familiar in usage and maintenance of all estimating software.
  • Demonstrate effective leadership and assist in the development of junior estimators.


  • This is a hybrid position in the Hill Seattle office.
  • BA/BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
  • 10+ years' of experience in the construction industry, preferably in the mechanical field, and a minimum of 5 years of mechanical estimating experience required. Electrical estimating experience is also preferred.
  • Strong conceptual Estimating skills with limited information.
  • Mixture of both field and consulting experience preferred.
  • Experience using estimating software such as; On-Screen Take Off, AutoBid, and WinEst is preferred.
  • Experience with conceptual, schematic, DD, and CD phases of estimating.
  • Experience in general estimating and/or mechanical estimating a plus.
  • General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing required.
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, cost coding systems, etc. is required.
  • Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally.
  • Mechanical Process Piping, Clean Rooms, Data Centers and or Semiconductor project experience is preferred.


The salary range for this position is $120,000-$160,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Hill International, with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisi.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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