Mechanical Piping Estimator

Advastar, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401K with company contributions

PTO and holiday pay

Educational assistance

Company vehicle for business needs

Job summary

Advastar, Inc is seeking a Mechanical Piping Construction Estimator for its Greater Kansas City office. The role involves preparing detailed estimates, leading a team, and communicating with stakeholders. Applicants should have 5+ years of estimating experience, preferably with non-residential projects. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but a GED is required. Benefits include health and dental coverage, 401K, and educational assistance. The estimated salary is between $90K-$150K depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mechanical piping construction estimating experience.
• Demonstrated experience bidding non-residential projects at $250,000 or more.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with a willingness to learn new platforms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed mechanical piping construction estimates for bid preparation.
• Lead a team of estimators and manage work assignments.
• Collaborate with marketing to evaluate bid opportunities.

Skills

Mechanical piping construction estimating

Team leadership

Communication skills

Proficiency with estimating software

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or mechanical engineering

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accubid Enterprise

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | MECHANICAL PIPING CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR | Greater Kansas City Area

A well-established specialty contractor operating across the U.S. is hiring a Mechanical Piping Construction Estimator for its Greater Kansas City office. This firm delivers multi-trade construction solutions — including mechanical, piping, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems — on complex non-residential projects in healthcare, industrial, mission critical, and heavy commercial sectors. This role offers a lead estimating position with real ownership over bid outcomes, team leadership, and direct access to decision-makers at the owner and GC level.

• Anticipate $90K-$150K, dependent on experience
• Benefits include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision with HSA; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401K with company contributions;
• PTO, holiday pay, and educational assistance, auto allowance (local project visits, minimal travel outside KC area)
• Company vehicle for business related needs
• Office-based in the Kansas City area.

Overview

• Prepare detailed mechanical piping construction estimates used for bid preparation, project planning, subcontractor and vendor selection, and cost-effectiveness analysis
• Lead a team of estimators: manage work assignments, performance reviews, resource allocation, and skills development
• Collaborate with marketing to evaluate bid opportunities against the company's strategic growth targets
• Represent the firm's capabilities directly to GC and owner-level decision-makers during the estimating and pre-award process
• Consult with clients, vendors, and field staff to develop accurate estimates and resolve scope or pricing questions
• Track and analyze cost trends to support ongoing process improvement and margin management

Preferred Skills/Experiences

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in construction management or mechanical engineering preferred
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical piping construction estimating experience
• Demonstrated experience bidding non-residential projects at $250,000 or more
• Experience in industrial, healthcare, mission critical, government, or heavy commercial construction preferred
• Proficiency with computerized estimating software; Accubid Enterprise experience a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); willingness to learn new platforms required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to external stakeholders
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; must pass background check and drug screen

KEYWORDS

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