Estimating Manager

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 175,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Annual performance-based bonus

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

This is a senior estimating leadership position based on-site in Rochester, NY, focusing on preconstruction and estimating for large-scale mechanical and plumbing projects. You will lead bid strategies, oversee estimating personnel, and collaborate with executive leadership, operations, purchasing, and finance to pursue opportunities exceeding $25 million.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified non-local candidates, and the organization emphasizes ESOP participation and a strong bonus

Qualifications

10+ years of dedicated mechanical and plumbing estimating experience.
Proven experience estimating projects exceeding $25 Million in construction value.
Sector experience in healthcare, laboratory, industrial, institutional, or data center construction.
Strong knowledge of design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid delivery methods.
Strong understanding of project cost controls, labor burdens, contracts, bonding, insurance, procurement, and interpretation of construction drawings.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all estimating department activities, assign workload priorities across staff, and mentor estimators to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Oversee preconstruction activities and bid strategies for large projects.
Prepare and review detailed mechanical/plumbing estimates from schematic, design-build, and construction documents for negotiated and hard-bid pursuits.
Develop quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, and pricing strategies; prepare subcontractor scopes and pricing.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, BIM, and Operations to transition estimates into active project execution and support budgeting.
Manage pursuits exceeding $25 million in value and ensure alignment with executive leadership goals.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction

Bidding knowledge

Cost analysis

Procurement

Cross-functional collaboration

HVAC/plumbing knowledge

BIM/estimating software

Design-build experience

Negotiated/hard-bid

Tools

Estimating software

BIM

Job description

$120,000 – $175,000 per year + Annual Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance:

Full relocation assistance is available for qualified non-local candidates.

About the Organization

Job Title:

Estimating Manager Priority Status:

HIGH PRIORITY / URGENT HIRE

Location:

Rochester, NY (Zip Code: 14604) |

Work Arrangement:

On-site (Full-Time)

Compensation:

$120,000 – $175,000 per year + Annual Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance:

Full relocation assistance is available for qualified non-local candidates.

About the Organization

Our client is a leading employee-owned mechanical and plumbing contractor specializing in complex healthcare, laboratory, data center, industrial, institutional, and government construction projects throughout the East Coast. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical, plumbing, and process piping solutions while offering employees outstanding career growth opportunities, an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and long-term organizational stability.

Role Overview

This is a senior estimating leadership position focused on leading the preconstruction and estimating functions for large-scale mechanical and plumbing construction projects. Based fully on-site in Rochester, NY, you will manage bid strategies, oversee estimating personnel, prepare highly complex project estimates, and collaborate directly with executive leadership, operations, purchasing, and finance teams to ensure successful project pursuits exceeding $25 Million in value.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating Leadership:
Lead and manage all estimating department activities, assign workload priorities across staff, and mentor estimators to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Preconstruction
Bidding:
Prepare and review detailed mechanical/plumbing estimates from schematic, design-build, and construction documents. Manage both negotiated and hard-bid project pursuits.
Cost Analysis
Procurement:
Develop comprehensive quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, and pricing strategies. Prepare subcontractor scopes, solicit vendor pricing, and assist with subcontract awards.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with Purchasing, Finance, BIM, and Operations teams to transition successful estimates into active project execution and support baseline budgeting efforts.
Required Qualifications
Core Experience Level:
10+ years of dedicated mechanical and plumbing estimating experience.
Project Scale:
Proven experience estimating individual projects exceeding $25 Million in construction value.
Sector Expertise:
Successful project track record within healthcare, laboratory, industrial, institutional, or data center construction sectors.
Delivery Methods:
Strong knowledge of design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid delivery methods.
Operational Fluency:
Strong understanding of project cost controls, labor burdens, contracts, bonding, insurance, procurement, and structural construction drawing interpretation.

Preferred Qualifications

Direct experience working for a self-perform mechanical contractor.
Deep technical background in HVAC, plumbing, piping, or multi-discipline MEP construction.
Proficiency with advanced estimating software and BIM-integrated workflows.
Additional Operational Details:
Core Competencies
Technical:
Advanced cost analysis, material/labor takeoffs, BIM/estimating software utilization, and contract/bonding compliance.
Professional:
Leadership and team development, strategic bid planning, financial acumen, and high-stakes vendor negotiation.
Perks

Benefits