Senior Estimator

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc.; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. in Longwood, FL is seeking a Senior Estimator to join our on-site team. You will review plans, perform quantity take-offs, and develop labor, material, and equipment costs for mechanical and plumbing projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineering, and field teams to clarify scope, seek value-engineering opportunities, and support bid proposals. Experience in Florida markets is a plus.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and plumbing estimating, including detailed quantity take-offs, scope review, and bid preparation.
• Strong skills in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and design-build documentation.
• Proficiency with estimating and construction software, cost databases, and MS Office applications.
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, codes, and industry standards for mechanical and plumbing work.
• Ability to analyze costs, evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals, and perform value-engineering and cost comparison exercises.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills for working with internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Relevant experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or mission-critical projects; experience in Florida markets is a plus.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates.
• Perform detailed quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, and equipment cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineering, and field teams to clarify scope and identify VE opportunities.
• Prepare bid documents and participate in pre-bid meetings.
• Assist in negotiating with vendors and subcontractors to refine proposals.
• Refine estimating standards, maintain historical cost data, and support process improvements.

Skills

Estimation accuracy

Reading drawings

Bid coordination

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Value engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Engineering or related field

Equivalent mix of education/experience

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Digital take-off tools

Cost databases

Job description

Company Description

Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. (CES), founded in 1992, is a family-owned and operated mechanical and plumbing contractor serving the entire state of Florida. The company is recognized as a leader in Design-Build and Maintain services, providing innovative, self-performed solutions for a wide range of markets. CES’s client portfolio includes healthcare, manufacturing, commercial office, mission critical, industrial, technology, hospitality, data centers, institutional, education, restaurants, retail, aerospace, and themed specialty mechanical services. Consistently honored as a Top Workplace and one of Central Florida’s best family-owned businesses and specialty contractors, CES is also recognized for its strong community involvement. Headquartered in Longwood, Florida, CES operates additional regional branches in Tampa, Pompano, Gainesville, Jacksonville, and the Space Coast.

Role Description

The Senior Estimator is a full-time, on-site role based in Longwood, FL, responsible for producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for mechanical and plumbing projects. Day-to-day work includes reviewing plans and specifications, performing detailed quantity take-offs, and developing labor, material, and equipment cost estimates. The Senior Estimator collaborates closely with project managers, engineering, and field teams to clarify scope, identify value-engineering opportunities, and support bid proposals. This role prepares bid documents, participates in pre-bid meetings, and assists in negotiating with vendors and subcontractors. The Senior Estimator also helps refine estimating standards, maintains historical cost data, and supports continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical and plumbing estimating, including detailed quantity take-offs, scope review, and bid preparation.
• Strong skills in reading and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and design-build documentation.
• Proficiency with estimating and construction software (e.g., digital take-off tools, cost databases, and MS Office applications).
• Solid understanding of construction means and methods, building systems, codes, and industry standards for mechanical and plumbing work.
• Ability to analyze costs, evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals, and perform value-engineering and cost comparison exercises.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills for working with internal teams, clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, with attention to detail and capacity to manage multiple estimates and deadlines.
• Relevant experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or mission-critical projects; experience in Florida markets is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and progressive estimating experience.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and ethical