MEP Estimator

Appleton Finn; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading ESOP

Bonus and benefits package

Job summary

Appleton Finn is seeking a hands-on MEP Estimator to join its Data Center Preconstruction team in North America, supporting mission-critical projects across the U.S. and Canada.

You will perform take-offs, prepare price estimates, engage subcontractors, and drive bid packages on complex data center scopes. Ideal candidates have 2–8 years in mechanical estimating, read electrical drawings, thrive in bid-driven environments, and seek career progression into senior estimator roles within a

Qualifications

• 2–8 years of Mechanical estimating experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Experience producing quantity take-offs and competitive estimates
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, bid-driven environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center experience preferred
• Ambitious and looking to progress career within a high-growth business

Responsibilities

• Perform take-offs and pricing for bids
• Engage subcontractors and manage bid packages
• Lead bid preparation on complex data center projects
• Collaborate with preconstruction leadership to win work

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Takeoffs

Bid preparation

Reading drawings

Communication

Data center experience

Tools

Estimating software

CAD drawings

Job description

A leading North American contractor is seeking an MEP Estimator with strong understanding of plumbing, HVAC, & piping systems to join its growing Data Center Preconstruction team, supporting mission-critical projects across the U.S. and Canada.

This is a hands-on, production-focused role where you'll be responsible for take-offs, pricing, subcontractor engagement, and bid preparation on some of the most complex data center projects in the market. Working alongside senior preconstruction leaders, you'll play a key role in securing major hyperscale and mission-critical developments.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 2-8 years of Mechanical estimating experience
• Experience producing quantity take-offs and competitive estimates
• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, bid-driven environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center experience preferred
• Ambitious and looking to progress their career within a high-growth business

Why Join?

• Work on some of North America's largest data center projects
• Join a contractor with a substantial backlog of mission-critical work
• Clear progression opportunities into Senior Estimator and Preconstruction leadership roles
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package
• Industry-leading ESOP program — widely regarded as one of the strongest employee ownership plans in construction, offering significant long‑term wealth creation alongside your salary and bonus
• Collaborative culture with access to experienced industry leaders and mentors

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a Mechanical Estimator looking to break into—or further establish yourself within—the booming data center sector, I'd love to speak with you.