Estimator

Insight Global; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Tempe, AZ seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator to independently evaluate drawings and specs for scope, constructability, and estimating risk, while leading detailed takeoffs and subcontractor comparisons for major bid packages.

The role involves preparing pricing breakdowns, VE options, and guiding estimate reviews, with responsibilities to mentor junior estimators and support project transitions to operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience across multiple sectors.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and process systems.
• Ability to interpret detailed drawings, specs, and addenda for cost/scope impacts.
• Proficient in Excel and Bluebeam for estimates.
• Able to communicate with leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate drawings/specs for scope, completeness, constructability, and estimating risks.
• Lead development of detailed estimates, take-offs, subcontractor comparisons, and internal productivity assumptions.
• Prepare spec summaries, pricing breakdowns, and VE options for major bid packages.
• Lead estimate reviews and scope alignment meetings; identify gaps, overlaps, and risk items.
• Develop cost strategies, pricing narratives, and supporting content for proposals.
• Participate in design-review and value-engineering sessions with design teams and clients.
• Present scopes and clarifications during customer-facing reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date market knowledge (labor, material, equipment trends).
• Mentor Estimators, provide QA/QC on their work, and support their development.
• Support transition of awarded projects to operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Technical HVAC knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Independently evaluate drawings/specs for scope, completeness, constructability issues, and estimating risks.

Lead development of detailed estimates, including take-offs, subcontractor comparisons, and internal productivity assumptions.

Prepare spec summaries, pricing breakdowns, and VE options for major bid packages.

Lead estimate review and scope alignment meetings; identify gaps, overlaps, and risk items.

Develop cost strategies, pricing narratives, and supporting content for proposals.

Participate in design-review and value-engineering sessions with design teams and clients.

Present scopes and clarifications during customer-facing reviews.

Maintain up-to-date market knowledge (labor, material, equipment trends).

Mentor Estimators, provide QA/QC on their work, and support their technical development.

Support transition of awarded projects to operations teams.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of experience in mechanical estimating, preferably across multiple market sectors.

Advanced technical understanding of mechanical systems and construction methods for HVAC, plumbing, and process work.

Ability to interpret and analyze detailed design documents, specifications, and addenda for cost and scope impacts.

High proficiency with estimating software Microsoft Excel and Bluebeam.

Comfortable communicating with leadership and customers.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field preferred.

• Well-versed in estimating both plumbing/piping and ductwork scopes.