Lead Estimator

Pay: $100000.00 - $120000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead high-impact estimating efforts on commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Take ownership of complex bids while mentoring and developing a growing estimating team.
• Work for a stable well-established organization with a strong reputation in mechanical construction.
• Collaborate closely with operations engineering and project management to influence project success before work even begins.
• Help drive strategic growth through accurate estimating value engineering and innovative preconstruction solutions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision 401(k) tuition assistance paid parental leave and bonus potential.

Location

Springfield MA This is a full-time on-site leadership opportunity where youll work closely with estimating operations and project management teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Note

Applicants must have at least 5 years of mechanical estimating experience with commercial and/or industrial HVAC piping and plumbing projects.

About Us

Were a respected mechanical construction organization known for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects through teamwork innovation and technical expertise. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for long-term career growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial and industrial HVAC piping plumbing and mechanical construction projects.
• Review drawings specifications addenda and contract documents to define project scope.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs using digital estimating tools.
• Develop complete labor material equipment and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit evaluate and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify constructability issues scope gaps project risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead estimate reviews bid strategy meetings and bid submissions.
• Prepare proposals bid forms alternates unit pricing and scope clarifications.
• Support post-bid negotiations and estimating-to-operations turnover.
• Mentor estimators and estimating assistants while improving estimating processes and historical cost databases.
• Coordinate bid schedules documentation and estimating standards across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience estimating commercial and/or industrial HVAC piping and plumbing projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems construction methods and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings specifications and contract documents.
• Experience with AutoBid or similar estimating software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication skills.
• Valid drivers license.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll have the opportunity to lead challenging high-value projects while working alongside experienced construction professionals who value collaboration innovation and continuous improvement. We offer long-term career growth strong leadership support and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

JPC-1530

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 5 years mechanical estimating experience
  • Commercial/industrial HVAC piping & plumbing estimating
• Additional context:
  • Relocation- Not specified
  • Packages - Not specified
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

Submission Email: Beth -

Mechanical contractor seeking a Lead Estimator to oversee commercial and industrial HVAC piping and plumbing estimates. Leads bid strategy quantity takeoffs subcontractor pricing estimating turnover and mentors junior estimators. Ideal candidate has 5 years of mechanical estimating experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Lead Estimator - Harry Grodsky & Co. Inc. - JPC- 1530 - source

• Client job title: Lead Estimator
• Location: Springfield MA
• On-site hybrid remote: On-site
• Experience: 5
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Lead Estimator Senior Mechanical Estimator Mechanical Estimator HVAC Estimator Plumbing Estimator Piping Estimator MEP Estimator Chief Estimator Preconstruction Manager Mechanical Preconstruction Manager
• # of hires needed: 1