Lead Estimator

Orion Placement; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a senior lead estimator for our Springfield, MA on-site leadership role in mechanical construction. You will oversee bids for commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects, review drawings and specs, and develop comprehensive pricing.

This position requires 5+ years of estimating experience, proficiency with AutoBid/Bluebeam/Microsoft Office, and the ability to mentor a growing estimating team while driving value engineering and accurate bids.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience estimating commercial and/or industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with AutoBid or similar estimating software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to define project scope.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs using digital estimating tools.
• Develop complete labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead estimate reviews, bid strategy meetings, and bid submissions.
• Prepare proposals, bid forms, alternates, unit pricing, and scope clarifications.
• Support post-bid negotiations and estimating-to-operations turnover.
• Mentor estimators and estimating assistants while improving estimating processes and historical cost databases.
• Coordinate bid schedules, documentation, and estimating standards across multiple projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

AutoBid

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead high-impact estimating efforts on commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Take ownership of complex bids while mentoring and developing a growing estimating team.
• Work for a stable, well-established organization with a strong reputation in mechanical construction.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and project management to influence project success before work even begins.
• Help drive strategic growth through accurate estimating, value engineering, and innovative preconstruction solutions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and bonus potential.

Location

Springfield, MA – This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity where you'll work closely with estimating, operations, and project management teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Note

Applicants must have at least 5 years of mechanical estimating experience with commercial and/or industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.

About Us

We're a respected mechanical construction organization known for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects through teamwork, innovation, and technical expertise. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for long-term career growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to define project scope.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs using digital estimating tools.
• Develop complete labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead estimate reviews, bid strategy meetings, and bid submissions.
• Prepare proposals, bid forms, alternates, unit pricing, and scope clarifications.
• Support post-bid negotiations and estimating-to-operations turnover.
• Mentor estimators and estimating assistants while improving estimating processes and historical cost databases.
• Coordinate bid schedules, documentation, and estimating standards across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience estimating commercial and/or industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, construction methods, and subcontractor scopes.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with AutoBid or similar estimating software.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to lead challenging, high-value projects while working alongside experienced construction professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer long-term career growth, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance