Senior Estimator

Mechanical & Plumbing Contractor

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead preconstruction and estimating efforts for a premier mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, piping, and plumbing construction and service. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will directly influence project success, profitability, and long-term growth.

This opportunity is ideal for a driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to be part of a company that is growing, investing, and building something exceptional. You will play a key role in shaping strategy, mentoring talent, and delivering winning bids on high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical systems

• Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications

• Analyze labor productivity, wage scales, and local work rules

• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor pricing

• Develop conceptual, budgetary, negotiated, and hard-bid estimates

• Attend pre-bid meetings, job walks, and coordination meetings

• Identify value engineering options while maintaining contract compliance

Compliance & Coordination Expertise

• Interpret labor agreements to ensure accurate costing

• Account for prevailing wage, certified payroll, and project labor requirements

• Coordinate with internal leadership and external partners

• Understand trade boundaries and multi-trade coordination

Service & Retrofit Estimating

• Prepare estimates for service projects, retrofits, tenant improvements, and maintenance agreements

• Collaborate with service managers to define scope and labor requirements

• Develop pricing strategies for T&M, negotiated, and emergency response work

Project Turnover & Support

• Provide detailed scope breakdowns, labor assumptions, and risk assessments to project management

• Assist with change order pricing and major scope revisions

• Support project teams with cost tracking feedback and post-bid analysis

Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to team development

• Maintain strong relationships with partners, contractors, engineers, and suppliers

• Participate in bid/no-bid strategy and market analysis

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of mechanical/plumbing estimating experience

• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, piping systems, plumbing codes, and installation practices

• Experience estimating public, healthcare, industrial, commercial, or institutional projects

• Proficiency in estimating software (Trimble, FastPIPE, Bluebeam, or similar)

• Ability to manage multiple bids in a deadline-driven environment

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