Mechanical/Plumbing Estimator

TYG; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full coverage healthcare insurance

401k with company match

Additional compensation and company bonuses

Flexible hours

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor in the Midwest USA is seeking an experienced MEP Construction Lead to oversee plumbing estimation. This role involves analyzing project plans, leading a team, and negotiating vendor pricing. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of relevant experience and a track record in commercial and healthcare sectors. The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $100,000, full healthcare benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years professional experience in plumbing estimation at a plumbing/mechanical subcontractor.
• Experience across a range of building sectors, like healthcare, commercial, etc.

Responsibilities

• Analyze plans/specifications and perform detailed take-offs to produce accurate cost estimates.
• Lead junior estimators and collaborate across teams.
• Solicit, compare and negotiate vendor/subcontractor pricing.

Skills

Plumbing estimation

Project management

Cost analysis

Team leadership

Job description

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MEP Construction Lead at TYG | Midwest USA

About the company:

One of the top MEP contractors in the US is looking for an experienced Mechanical/Plumbing Estimator in Greater Chicago. You will be working on a range of project sectors, such as commercial, mission critical, healthcare, residential, education, labs, and more! This is a rare opportunity to join a company with a fantastic reputation that's been built for almost a century, and become a part of a team of 300+ ambitious, like-minded professionals.

What you'll be doing:

• Analyze plans/specifications and perform detailed take-offs (materials, labor, equipment, overhead) to produce accurate cost estimates, including all hidden or implied work
• Lead junior estimators and collaborate across teams
• Solicit, compare and negotiate vendor/subcontractor pricing, maintain current cost databases, and identify value engineering opportunities without sacrificing code compliance or system performance
• Prepare bid proposals, support budget forecasting, attend pre-bid/site meetings, and ensure smooth transition of awarded work to project management/construction teams

Must Haves:

• 2-5+ years professional experience in plumbing estimation - preferably at a plumbing/mechanical subcontractor
• Experience across a range of building sectors, like healthcare, commercial, etc

More reasons to apply:

• Full coverage healthcare insurance
• 401k with company match
• Additional compensation and company bonuses
• Flexible hours
• Paid holidays
• PTO

Salary: $70,000 to $100,000 (negotiable, dependent on experience)

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time