Full-Time

Mechanical Estimator

Posted on 9/10/2026

Deadline 9/10/27
Linesight

Linesight

1,001-5,000 employees

Global construction consultancy and project management

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120k/yr

Los Angeles, CA, USA + 8 more

More locations: Lansdale, PA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Tempe, AZ, USA | Calgary, AB, Canada | Chicago, IL, USA | New York, NY, USA | Bellevue, WA, USA | Vancouver, BC, Canada

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Experience working as an estimator, ideally within a construction or mechanical environment.
  • Experience with mechanical estimating, quantity takeoffs, pricing, or cost planning.
  • Experience using estimating systems such as Sage Timberline, InEight, CostX, or similar platforms.
  • A degree, diploma, or comparable experience in construction, engineering, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development of estimate plans and coordinate estimate information with the project team.
  • Assist with the development of project estimates across mechanical scopes.
  • Prepare and maintain estimate documentation, including the Basis of Estimate and supporting cost information.
  • Review project information, drawings, and specifications to identify scope, cost, and quantity requirements.
  • Assist with estimate risk analysis and provide input on cost contingencies.
  • Research and maintain current local labor, material, and equipment rates for use in estimates.
  • Support value engineering and cost-saving opportunities throughout the estimating process.
  • Work collaboratively with project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Continue developing estimating knowledge and understanding of construction costs and market conditions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in developing a career within construction estimating and cost management.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and quality-focused approach.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with teams and clients through collaboration.

Linesight provides professional consultancy and management support to the global construction industry from concept to completion. It uses multidisciplinary teams to offer market analysis, cost planning, risk assessment, and program management, drawing on global insights and local resources. Its long history since 1974, broad sector coverage, and worldwide footprint give it deep experience and local market knowledge that helps clients manage complex projects more effectively. Its goal is to help clients grow and run construction-related businesses by turning insights into practical outcomes across all project stages.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, Ireland

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • June 2026 reports show U.S. construction growth returning, driven by infrastructure and data centers.
  • July 2026 Americas leadership hires expand sales and delivery across data, life sciences, energy.
  • August 2026 market insights emphasize supply-chain and long-lead equipment expertise clients urgently need.

What critics are saying

  • Data-center concentration ties Linesight to hyperscale capex pauses by Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.
  • Rising U.S. construction inflation, 4.5%-5.5% in 2026, squeezes fixed-fee advisory margins.
  • Competing consultancies can commoditize project controls; a lost anchor client would hit growth fast.

What makes Linesight unique

  • Linesight owns project controls, cost management, and procurement for hyperscale data centers globally.
  • Its 155 global data centers and 47 U.S. projects create hard-to-copy benchmarks.
  • The 2026 Project Controls Pathway builds accredited in-house talent and reduces delivery dependence.

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