Mechanical Estimator (Plumbing)

Appleton Finn; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits package

ESOP program

Job summary

Appleton Finn seeks an MEP Estimator with strong plumbing system knowledge to join its Data Center Preconstruction team, supporting mission-critical projects across North America.

This hands-on role involves take-offs, pricing, subcontractor engagement and bid preparation on complex data center projects, working with senior leaders to win bids and drive client success.

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of Mechanical Plumbing estimating experience.
• Experience producing quantity take-offs and competitive estimates.
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Fast-paced, bid-driven environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Take-offs, pricing, subcontractor engagement and bid preparation on data center projects.
• Collaborate with senior preconstruction leaders to secure major developments.
• Support hyperscale and mission-critical bid work across North America.

Skills

Take-offs

Pricing

Subcontractor engagement

Bid preparation

Read electrical drawings

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

A leading North American contractor is seeking an MEP Estimator with strong understanding of plumbing systems to join its growing Data Center Preconstruction team, supporting mission-critical projects across the U.S. and Canada.

This is a hands-on, production-focused role where you'll be responsible for take-offs, pricing, subcontractor engagement, and bid preparation on some of the most complex data center projects in the market. Working alongside senior preconstruction leaders, you'll play a key role in securing major hyperscale and mission-critical developments.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2-8 years of Mechanical Plumbing estimating experience
• Experience producing quantity take-offs and competitive estimates
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, bid-driven environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center experience preferred
• Ambitious and looking to progress their career within a high-growth business

Why Join?

• Work on some of North America's largest data center projects
• Join a contractor with a substantial backlog of mission-critical work
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Estimator and Preconstruction leadership roles
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Industry-leading ESOP program — widely regarded as one of the strongest employee ownership plans in construction, offering significant long-term wealth creation alongside your salary and bonus
• Collaborative culture with access to experienced industry leaders and mentors