Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 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 you'll 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
We're 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 driver's license.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You'll 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
Requirements: Must-have: 5+ yrs mechanical estimating (commercial/industrial HVAC, piping, plumbing) exp.
- 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 - [email protected]
Quick Recruiter Reference
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
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- 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