Mechanical Estimator

Advastar, Inc. | Recruiting & Staffing • Full-time • Kansas City Metropolitan Area, US • $100k - $150k / year • 1w ago

A well-established specialty contractor operating across the U.S. is hiring a Mechanical Piping Construction Estimator for its Greater Kansas City office. This firm delivers multi-trade construction solutions — including mechanical, piping, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems — on complex non-residential projects in healthcare, industrial, mission critical, and heavy commercial sectors. This role offers a lead estimating position with real ownership over bid outcomes, team leadership, and direct access to decision-makers at the owner and GC level.

Anticipate $90K-$150K, dependent on experience
Benefits include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision with HSA; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401K with company contributions;
PTO, holiday pay, and educational assistance, auto allowance (local project visits, minimal travel outside KC area)
Company vehicle for business related needs
Office-based in the Kansas City area.

Overview:

Prepare detailed mechanical piping construction estimates used for bid preparation, project planning, subcontractor and vendor selection, and cost-effectiveness analysis
Lead a team of estimators: manage work assignments, performance reviews, resource allocation, and skills development
Collaborate with marketing to evaluate bid opportunities against the company's strategic growth targets
Represent the firm's capabilities directly to GC and owner-level decision-makers during the estimating and pre-award process
Consult with clients, vendors, and field staff to develop accurate estimates and resolve scope or pricing questions
Track and analyze cost trends to support ongoing process improvement and margin management

Preferred Skills/Experiences:

High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in construction management or mechanical engineering preferred
Minimum 5 years of mechanical piping construction estimating experience
Demonstrated experience bidding non-residential projects at $250,000+
Experience in industrial, healthcare, mission critical, government, or heavy commercial construction preferred
Proficiency with computerized estimating software; Accubid Enterprise experience a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); willingness to learn new platforms required
Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to external stakeholders
Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; must pass background check and drug screen

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