Mechanical Piping Estimator

Jobot; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Mechanical Piping Estimator to join our team in Buffalo Grove, IL. You will prepare accurate, competitive bids for hydronic, process, and mechanical piping scopes on projects ranging from retrofits to new construction.

You will work closely with project managers, field operations, prefabrication, and vendors to translate plans and specs into winning proposals, ensuring quality estimates and timely bid submissions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical estimating experience, piping focus.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Proficiency with estimating software and digital takeoff tools.
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for piping systems.
• Review drawings and specs to identify requirements and risks.
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Develop labor, material, and equipment pricing.
• Prepare bid packages and clarifications.
• Coordinate with field on existing conditions and pre-bid activities.
• Support budgeting and constructability reviews with design-build teams.
• Maintain estimating databases and cost libraries.
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines with accuracy.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Software proficiency

Digital takeoff

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Trimble/MC2

McCormick

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

Job description

Mechanical Piping Estimator

$100000 - $150000 per year | Buffalo Grove, IL | On-site | Permanent

Piping Estimator | Chicagoland MEP Contractor | Top of the line Compensation Packages

A bit about us:

We’re an established mechanical contractor serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher-education, and industrial clients across the Midwest. Our work spans HVAC design, installation, and service, along with chillers, boilers, custom fabrication, and industrial and process piping. We’re backed by the resources of a large national organization but run with the responsiveness and accountability of a regional firm. Our teams value safety, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Annual bonus / incentive opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A strong safety culture and a stable organization with room to grow

Job Details

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Piping Estimator to join our estimating team. You’ll prepare accurate, competitive bids for hydronic, process, and mechanical piping scopes on projects ranging from complex retrofits to new construction. You’ll work closely with project managers, field operations, prefabrication, and vendors to turn plans and specs into winning proposals.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for mechanical piping systems, including chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate, glycol, process, and specialty piping
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and scope documents to identify requirements, risks, and exclusions
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment vendors
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and rental pricing using company standards, historical data, and current market conditions
• Prepare bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and qualifications
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks, and coordinate with the field to verify existing conditions
• Collaborate with design-build and engineering teams on budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Support project handoff by providing estimate backup, assumptions, and scope details to project management
• Maintain and update estimating databases, assemblies, and cost libraries
• Manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on piping (commercial, industrial, or process)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Working knowledge of piping materials, joining methods, valves, specialties, insulation, and associated labor units
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Trimble/MC2, McCormick, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with digital takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills
• Clear written and verbal communication

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization.

Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.