Mechanical Flushing Estimator

Blueprint Search Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Company laptop

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Blueprint Search Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Flushing Estimator to develop accurate estimates for flushing, pumping, water treatment, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning-related projects. You will review drawings, perform takeoffs, and prepare competitive bids for large-scale data center and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction and a strong understanding of hydronic piping systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in commercial or industrial mechanical construction.
• Strong knowledge of hydronic and mechanical piping systems.
• Experience estimating chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, or process piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, piping plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, bid packages and contract documents.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for piping systems requiring flushing, cleaning, testing or commissioning support.
• Develop estimates for labor, equipment, temporary pumps, filtration, water, chemicals, trucking, freight and wastewater disposal.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to solicit pricing and prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Prepare professional proposals and bid packages for customers and attend pre-bid meetings/site visits as needed.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Accubid

Trimble

OST

Procore

Autodesk Build

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experiencedMechanical Flushing Estimatorto develop accurate and competitive estimates for mechanical flushing, temporary pumping, water treatment, hydrostatic testing, and commissioning-related projects.

This position requires a strong understanding ofcommercial and industrial mechanical piping systems, including chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, and process piping. The Estimator will review construction documents, perform takeoffs, determine labor and equipment requirements, develop project budgets, and prepare proposals for large-scale data center and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical construction background and understands how piping systems are installed, tested, flushed, cleaned, and commissioned in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Review mechanical drawings, specifications, scopes of work, bid packages, and contract documents.

Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for piping systems requiring flushing, cleaning, testing, or commissioning support.

Develop estimates forlabor, supervision, equipment, temporary pumps, filtration, water, chemicals, trucking, freight, and wastewater disposal.

Analyze piping layouts, pipe sizes, system volumes, equipment requirements, and flushing procedures.

Estimate projects involving:

• Chilled water systems
• Condenser water systems
• Heating hot water systems
• Process piping
• Mechanical flushing and chemical cleaning
• Temporary pumping and filtration
• Reverse osmosis water systems
• Hydrostatic testing
• Boiler flushing
• Data center commissioning support

Solicit and evaluate vendor, equipment rental, transportation, and subcontractor pricing.

Develop detailed project budgets, cost breakdowns, assumptions, exclusions, and contingencies.

Identify project risks related to schedule, manpower, equipment availability, logistics, water supply, and disposal requirements.

Coordinate with field operations to validate labor productivity, equipment selections, and project execution strategies.

Prepare professional proposals and bid packages for customers.

Attend pre-bid meetings, site visits, and project walkthroughs as required.

Support change-order pricing and additional work requests.

Participate in project turnover meetings following contract award.

Maintain historical estimating data and track bid results to improve future estimating accuracy.

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

Travel:Up to 25%
Industry:Data Centers | Mechanical Construction | Industrial Services

5+ years of estimating experiencein commercial or industrial mechanical construction, piping, or related specialty services.

Strong working knowledge ofhydronic and mechanical piping systems.

Experience estimating chilled water, condenser water, heating hot water, or process piping systems.

Ability to read and interpretmechanical drawings, piping plans, specifications, schedules, and construction documents.

Strong understanding of construction labor, equipment, materials, logistics, and production rates.

Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs and develop detailed project cost estimates.

Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Ability to manage multiple estimates and deadlines simultaneously.

Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following are strongly preferred:

Mechanical flushing and chemical cleaning

Data center construction

Mechanical commissioning

Commercial or industrial piping installation

Temporary pumping and filtration systems

Hydrostatic testing

Reverse osmosis and water treatment systems

Boiler and hydronic system flushing

Large-scale mechanical construction

Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Accubid, Trimble, OST, or similar estimating software

Procore or Autodesk Build

Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

Competitive compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include:

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Company laptop

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement with a growing national organization