5+ years of MEP estimating experience leading complex estimates.
Strong skills in conceptual estimating and pricing fundamentals.
Advanced proficiency in takeoff software and proposal strategy development.
Leadership abilities in bid reviews and mentoring junior staff.
Preferred experience with design-assist and negotiated work.
Responsibilities
Lead HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex projects and strategic pursuits.
Develop bid strategies and estimate structures for review.
Identify major risk and pricing drivers through detailed review of plans and specifications.
Direct quote strategies and evaluate pricing for equipment and subcontractors.
Prepare detailed estimate recaps and participate in executive bid reviews.
Support a range of estimating efforts, including conceptual budgets and GMP validation.
Communicate project scope and procurement considerations to operations.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance coverage.
Profit sharing retirement plan.
Access to wages on demand through ZayZoon.
6 paid holidays after 30 days of employment.
48 hours of PTO after 520 hours worked.
40 hours of sick time after 90 days.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Estimator
The Senior Estimator leads complex HVAC and plumbing pursuits from early review through proposal and turnover. This role owns project strategy, scope alignment, conceptual and hard-bid pricing, risk identification, and final bid recommendations. The Senior Estimator also mentors junior staff, improves estimating standards, and serves as a key link between preconstruction, operations, business development, and executive leadership.
Pay
$85,000.00 - $105,000.00annually - based on skills, experience, performance and ongoing training attendance.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Lead full-scope HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex projects, negotiated work, design-assist efforts, and strategic pursuits.
Develop bid strategy, estimate structure, labor approaches, contingency recommendations, and commercial positioning for pursuit leadership review.
Review drawings, specifications, phasing plans, schedules, logistics constraints, and contract terms to identify major risk and pricing drivers.
Direct quote strategy and vendor coverage; level major equipment, subcontract, and specialty pricing to support a complete recommendation.
Prepare and present detailed estimate recaps, proposal language, clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and executive bid reviews.
Support conceptual estimating, ROM budgets, design development pricing, GMP validation, and value-engineering studies.
Lead or support client, GC, and design-team conversations related to scope alignment, assumptions, and budget impacts.
Drive turnover quality by communicating scope intent, bid strategy, procurement risk, and key buyout considerations to operations.
Mentor Junior Estimators and Estimator I staff through review sessions, training, and real-time estimate coaching.
Help improve estimating tools, templates, historical cost data, scope review standards, and department processes.
Qualifications
5+ years of mechanical, plumbing, or MEP estimating experience with demonstrated success leading complex estimates.
Strong conceptual estimating ability and command of labor, material, equipment, subcontract, and risk pricing fundamentals.
Advanced skill in takeoff software, recap development, quote leveling, and proposal strategy.
Ability to lead bid reviews, mentor staff, and communicate estimate intent to operations and executive leadership.
Experience with design-assist, negotiated work, conceptual budgets, or design-phase pricing is strongly preferred.
Reports To
Estimating Manager
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
ZayZoon - Wages on Demand
6 Paid Holidays - Eligible after 30 days or 160 hours worked.
48 Hours of PTO - Eligible for use after 520 hours worked.
40 Hours of Sick Time - Eligible for use after 90 days.
Location / Travel
Corporate Office: 303 W Elliott Rd, Ste. 101 Tempe, AZ 85284
Occasional Travel to Job Sites for Review or Job Walk.
