Mechanical Estimator - Manhattan, NY

• Work on major public infrastructure projects across NYC
• Excellent salary, benefits, and long-term career growth

About Our Client

This well-established heavy civil contractor is a leading player in New York's public infrastructure market, with active projects across transit, utilities, airports, and energy sectors. With decades of experience and strong client relationships, they are known for delivering complex public works projects for agencies such as the MTA, DOT, and Port Authority. They are looking to hire a skillled Mechanical Estimator - Manhattan, NY to support their growing pipeline of public infrastructure and utility work. This role offers the opportunity to learn directly from senior estimators and work on meaningful projects that shape New York's infrastructure.

Job Description

Mechanical Estimator - Manhattan, NY

• Review plans, specifications, and bidding documents to develop a complete understanding of project scope and requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, visit project sites, and assess existing conditions to support accurate estimating.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors while expanding a network of qualified partners.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotations to ensure complete project coverage.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for labor, material, and equipment.
• Develop labor productivity estimates, equipment costs, and overall project pricing.
• Complete estimating worksheets and review estimates for accuracy, completeness, and competitiveness prior to final bid submission.
• Prepare bid packages, proposals, qualifications, and related documentation.
• Assist with constructability reviews, value engineering efforts, means and methods evaluations, and budgeting exercises.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost information for future reference.
• Support project buyout activities and facilitate the successful handoff of awarded projects to operations teams.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Mechanical Estimator - Manhattan, NY

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of technical training and relevant experience.
• Experience estimating mechanical and plumbing systems within Power Generation, Commercial HVAC, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, or Industrial construction environments.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and plumbing systems, including:
  • Domestic water, chilled water, steam, natural gas, fuel oil, sanitary waste, compressed air, fire protection, and process piping systems.
  • Common pipe joining methods, including threaded, flanged, grooved, welded, brazed, soldered, compression, and fusion systems.
  • Various piping materials such as carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron, fiberglass, and plastic piping systems including PVC, CPVC, and HDPE.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary up to $300,000 depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization
• Exposure to complex and high-profile industrial, energy, and infrastructure projects
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership support
• Professional development, training, and continuing education assistance
• Long-term stability with a well-established contractor

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