Senior Estimator

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Estimator

Senior Estimator - Mechanical/Construction

Position Overview
A leading mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to lead takeoffs, cost development, and bid preparation for mechanical construction projects up to $20M. The role focuses on delivering accurate, competitive estimates for HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems and supports work in process piping and mission-critical sectors such as healthcare, institutional, laboratory, and pharmaceutical facilities. The Senior Estimator will partner with project leadership, engineering, and procurement to shape bid strategy, mitigate risk, and ensure estimates reflect project scope, schedule, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for mechanical systems up to $20M (HVAC, piping, plumbing, process piping) across a range of project types.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost models; maintain and update unit cost databases and historical bid data.
• Analyze drawings, specifications, and project documents to identify scope, exclusions, and price-impacting conditions; perform constructability and value-engineering reviews.
• Solicit, evaluate, and coordinate subcontractor and supplier quotes; build competitive bid packages and negotiate scope and pricing as needed.
• Produce complete bid proposals, including cost breakdowns, assumptions, clarifications, and risk registers; present estimates to senior leadership and clients when required.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and operations to align estimates with schedule, means and methods, and resource availability.
• Perform bid/no-bid analyses and recommend bidding strategies based on market conditions, margins, and risk tolerance.
• Mentor and train junior estimators; review their work for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company estimating standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of estimating experience in mechanical/plumbing construction with demonstrated success on medium to large commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and construction means and methods; proven experience estimating HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems.
• Experience with process piping and projects in healthcare, institutional, laboratory, or pharmaceutical sectors is highly desirable.
• Proficient with industry estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., Hard Dollar, ConEst, PlanSwift, Bluebeam, Trimble/WinEst) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $110k - $150k
• Profit Sharing
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insruance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Car allowance

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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