Head of Estimating - Mechanical Construction (Remote)

Vertical Mechanical Group Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Remote work with occasional travel to‑

Professional development opportunities

Leadership role with visibility

Job summary

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating function and Preconstruction team. The role focuses on developing budgets, conceptual and hard bid estimates, and 전략 to win complex commercial mechanical projects.

You will oversee a team of estimators, drive strategy, and partner with executives and project teams. The position supports remote work with occasional travel to VMG's Virginia office and project locations in the US.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive estimating experience within commercial mechanical or general construction.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or managing an estimating team or department.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical construction systems.
• Experience with negotiated work, hard bids, conceptual estimating, and/or design-build projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of estimators with clear quality, accuracy, and performance expectations.
• Oversee estimating workload, priorities, assignments, and deadlines across multiple opportunities.
• Review major estimates and proposals for accuracy, competitiveness, and strategy.
• Establish and maintain estimating standards, processes, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance on complex scopes, pricing strategies, and project opportunities.
• Help recruit, develop, and retain estimating talent as VMG grows.

Skills

Estimating leadership

HVAC systems

Negotiation

Reading drawings & specs

Cost estimation

Mentoring/people leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Vertical Mechanical Group (VMG) is seeking a Chief Estimator to lead our estimating function and Preconstruction team. The role focuses on developing budgets, conceptual and hard bid estimates, and 전략 to win complex commercial mechanical projects.

You will oversee a team of estimators, drive strategy, and partner with executives and project teams. The position supports remote work with occasional travel to VMG's Virginia office and project locations in the US.