Mechanical Piping Estimator – Bid & Budget Pro

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

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.