Estimator (Mechanical Contractor)

Jobot; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off and company holidays

Tools & development training

Job summary

A leading mechanical contractor in Illinois is seeking an Estimator to prepare competitive bids for HVAC and process piping projects. The ideal candidate will have 3–7+ years of mechanical estimating experience, strong skills in communication and organization, and proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel. You'll work closely with various teams to develop winning proposals and ensure smooth project execution. This role offers a salary between $100,000 - $150,000, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Ability to interpret commercial plans/specs.
• Familiarity with labor units and standards.

Responsibilities

• Estimate mechanical scopes including takeoffs and pricing.
• Build and assemble complete proposals with clear inclusions.
• Coordinate vendors and solicit competitive quotes.
• Engage in pre-bid activities and meetings.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Proficiency with Bluebeam

Tools

Bluebeam

FastPIPE/FastDUCT

Trimble/Accubid

Excel

Job description

Overview

An established, growth-oriented mechanical contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial projects is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for HVAC and process piping scopes. You’ll partner closely with preconstruction, engineering/BIM/VDC, and operations to develop winning proposals and ensure a smooth turnover to project delivery.

Salary $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A Bit About Us
An established, growth-oriented mechanical contractor delivering complex commercial and industrial projects is seeking an Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive bids for HVAC and process piping scopes. You’ll partner closely with preconstruction, engineering/BIM/VDC, and operations to develop winning proposals and ensure a smooth turnover to project delivery.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary (see pay transparency note below) + annual bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off and company holidays.
• Tools & development industry training (e.g., MCAA/ASPE), modern software stack (Bluebeam, takeoff/estimating tools), and professional growth opportunities.
• Supportive culture focused on safety, quality, and client satisfaction

Job Details

What You’ll Do

• Estimate mechanical scopes—perform detailed takeoffs (sheet metal and piping), review plans/specs/addenda, and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Build complete proposals—assemble scope letters with clear inclusions/exclusions, alternates, and clarifications; prepare bid forms and breakout pricing.
• Coordinate vendors & subs—solicit quotes, compare proposals, vet scope coverage, and cultivate competitive pricing.
• Engage in pre-bid activities—attend walkthroughs, RFIs, and strategy meetings; identify risks, logistics constraints, and value-engineering options.
• Collaborate cross-functionally—work with BIM/VDC, fabrication/pre‑fab, and operations to validate constructability, phasing, and labor planning.
• Handoff for execution—lead an organized turnover to project management; support estimate-to-budget alignment and early buyout.
• Improve the system—maintain historical cost data; recommend process enhancements, productivity factors, and market benchmarks.

What You’ll Bring

• 3–7+ years of mechanical estimating for a mechanical contractor (HVAC/piping focus).
• Ability to interpret plans/specs for commercial, healthcare, education, government, light industrial, and lab/clean environments.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Excel; experience with estimating platforms (e.g., FastPIPE/FastDUCT, Trimble/Accubid, QuoteSoft) is a plus.
• Familiarity with labor units and standards (e.g., MCAA/SMACNA), and a working knowledge of relevant codes and typical mechanical systems.
• Clear, professional communication; strong organization; deadline discipline; collaborative mindset.
• Nice-to-have exposure to design‑assist/design‑build, pre-fabrication, service estimating, and BIM/VDC coordination.

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