Mechanical Estimator

RIMEPRO INC; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC is partnering with an employee-owned mechanical contractor to augment its preconstruction team. The role focuses on preparing detailed HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex commercial projects, including design-build and plan-and-spec work.

The candidate will perform takeoffs, cost analyses, and budgeting while collaborating with preconstruction leadership, project managers, and field teams to ensure accurate bids and value engineering opportunities.

Qualifications

• Commercial HVAC and/or plumbing estimating experience; 5+ years strongly preferred.
• Experience estimating for a mechanical contractor or specialty subcontractor.
• Ability to perform detailed takeoffs and develop accurate labor and material estimates.
• Familiarity with design-build, design-assist, and plan-and-spec projects.
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools; Trimble AutoBid preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, high-rise, industrial, laboratory, institutional, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed HVAC and/or plumbing estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs, cost analysis, and conceptual budgeting.
• Manage estimating and bidding from initial review through final proposal.
• Develop estimates for design-build, design-assist, and plan-and-spec projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to evaluate project scope.
• Review drawings, specifications, subcontractor pricing, and bid documents.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Coordinate with preconstruction leadership, project managers, and field teams.
• Review contract scopes, price change bulletins, and assist with project budgets and schedules of values.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bid management

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

Job description

Summary

We're partnering with a well-established, employee-owned mechanical contractor that is expanding its preconstruction team. The company delivers large-scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional projects and is seeking experienced HVAC and Plumbing Estimators to support upcoming work.

This opportunity is suited for an estimator with a commercial mechanical contracting background who enjoys working on complex projects, developing competitive bids, and collaborating with preconstruction and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed HVAC and/or plumbing estimates for commercial construction projects

• Perform material and labor takeoffs, cost analysis, and conceptual budgeting

• Manage estimating and bidding from initial review through final proposal

• Develop estimates for design-build, design-assist, and plan-and-spec projects

• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to evaluate project scope

• Review drawings, specifications, subcontractor pricing, and bid documents

• Identify value engineering opportunities and potential cost savings

• Coordinate with preconstruction leadership, project managers, and field teams

• Review contract scopes, price change bulletins, and assist with project budgets and schedules of values

Requirements

• Commercial HVAC and/or plumbing estimating experience; 5+ years strongly preferred

• Experience estimating for a mechanical contractor or specialty subcontractor

• Ability to perform detailed takeoffs and develop accurate labor and material estimates

• Familiarity with design-build, design-assist, and plan-and-spec projects

• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools; Trimble AutoBid preferred

• Experience with healthcare, high-rise, industrial, laboratory, institutional, or other complex commercial projects is a plus

• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation

• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities