Senior Mechanical Pipework Estimator

MCM Plumbing Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

MCM Plumbing Services is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Pipework Estimator to price commercial pipework projects. You will pull apart tenders, define full scope, interrogate labour and material allowances, and price work to win while protecting margins.

The role requires strong background in mechanical pipework estimation, with responsibilities spanning detailed take-offs, supplier price comparisons, and tender submissions for projects ranging from smaller works to multi-million dollar

Qualifications

• Must have substantial mechanical pipework estimating experience.
• Able to prepare detailed estimates and material take-offs.
• Capable of pricing tenders to win while protecting margin.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and competitive mechanical pipework estimates and tender submissions.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda and RFIs to define scope.
• Identify full project scope including gaps, exclusions and discrepancies.
• Calculate labour requirements, installation hours and productivity allowances.
• Review quantities, supplier pricing and subcontractor quotations.
• Obtain and compare supplier/subcontractor pricing for competitiveness.
• Prepare tender inclusions, exclusions, assumptions and clarifications.
• Review programmes and assess cost impacts of timing and escalation.
• Identify commercial risks and ensure appropriate allowances.
• Maintain estimating records and pricing information.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Tender submissions

Pricing analysis

Tools

simPRO

CavSoft

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Aconex

Procore

Job description

MCM Plumbing Services is seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Pipework Estimator to price commercial pipework projects. You will pull apart tenders, define full scope, interrogate labour and material allowances, and price work to win while protecting margins.

The role requires strong background in mechanical pipework estimation, with responsibilities spanning detailed take-offs, supplier price comparisons, and tender submissions for projects ranging from smaller works to multi-million dollar