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Mechanical Sheet Metal Estimator

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Since 1996, RQC, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a presence with current projects spanning coast to coast, as well as internationally.

Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

We are looking for a Mechanical Estimator with a focus in Sheet Metal Estimation to join our Mechanical Department in our Carlsbad, CA office. This position will be responsible for preparing cost estimates alongside our Mechanical Pre-Construction team. This should all be done with accuracy and in within the time allotted by the Mechanical Estimating Department processes. Local candidates (to San Diego) will be given priority.

Requirements are as follows:

  • A high school diploma or GED is the minimum formal education required.
  • Ten (10) or more years of work experience in mechanical estimating at the subcontractor level is required. Sheet Metal experience .
  • Conceptual and Hard-Bid estimating
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.)
  • Specific software literacy (On-Screen Take Off, Adobe Reader, etc.)
  • Previous work experience in the construction design-build industry, including work with contractors and subcontractors in public markets is .

Pay: $100,000- $120,000 per year

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with Match


Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , creed, (including and expression), (all aspects of beliefs, observance or practice, including dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, , or ancestry, physical or mental , medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), (including , childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, , veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.


All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).



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Mechanical Sheet Metal Estimator

Carlsbad, CA
Full time

Published on 08/17/2025

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