Senior Estimator - Commercial Construction

Tempe Mechanical; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

ZayZoon - Wages on Demand

6 Paid Holidays

48 Hours of PTO

40 Hours of Sick Time

Job summary

Tempe Mechanical in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Estimator to lead complex HVAC and plumbing pursuits from early review through proposal and turnover. This role owns project strategy, scope alignment, pricing, risk identification, and final bid recommendations.

The Senior Estimator also mentors junior staff, improves estimating standards, and serves as a key link between preconstruction, operations, business development, and executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical, plumbing, or MEP estimating experience.
• Strong conceptual estimating ability and understanding of pricing fundamentals.
• Experience leading bid reviews and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-scope HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex projects and pursuits.
• Develop bid strategy, estimate structure, and labor/contingency planning.
• Review drawings/specifications to identify major pricing drivers and risks.
• Prepare detailed estimate recaps and propose clarifications and exclusions.
• Mentor junior estimators and improve estimating tools and standards.

Skills

MEP estimating

Takeoff software

Bid strategy

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Estimator

Tempe Mechanical is growing, and we need you! We offer competitive pay, a full range of benefits, PTO, sick time, company events and more. Join our team today!

Tempe Mechanical is growing, and we need you! We offer competitive pay, a full range of benefits, PTO, sick time, company events and more. Join our team today!

Our Mission and Vision

To Empower people, families, and clients by creating a workplace where tradesmen and women can learn and develop essential life skills. To raise a community of skilled people that will build the future and improve the quality of life for individuals and organizations.

Your Purpose in this Role

The Senior Estimator leads complex HVAC and plumbing pursuits from early review through proposal and turnover. This role owns project strategy, scope alignment, conceptual and hard-bid pricing, risk identification, and final bid recommendations. The Senior Estimator also mentors junior staff, improves estimating standards, and serves as a key link between preconstruction, operations, business development, and executive leadership.

Pay

$85,000.00 – $105,000.00 annually - based on skills, experience, performance and ongoing training attendance.

Your Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead full-scope HVAC and plumbing estimates for complex projects, negotiated work, design-assist efforts, and strategic pursuits.
• Develop bid strategy, estimate structure, labor approaches, contingency recommendations, and commercial positioning for pursuit leadership review.
• Review drawings, specifications, phasing plans, schedules, logistics constraints, and contract terms to identify major risk and pricing drivers.
• Direct quote strategy and vendor coverage; level major equipment, subcontract, and specialty pricing to support a complete recommendation.
• Prepare and present detailed estimate recaps, proposal language, clarifications, exclusions, alternates, and executive bid reviews.
• Support conceptual estimating, ROM budgets, design development pricing, GMP validation, and value-engineering studies.
• Lead or support client, GC, and design-team conversations related to scope alignment, assumptions, and budget impacts.
• Drive turnover quality by communicating scope intent, bid strategy, procurement risk, and key buyout considerations to operations.
• Mentor Junior Estimators and Estimator I staff through review sessions, training, and real-time estimate coaching.
• Help improve estimating tools, templates, historical cost data, scope review standards, and department processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical, plumbing, or MEP estimating experience with demonstrated success leading complex estimates.
• Strong conceptual estimating ability and command of labor, material, equipment, subcontract, and risk pricing fundamentals.
• Advanced skill in takeoff software, recap development, quote leveling, and proposal strategy.
• Ability to lead bid reviews, mentor staff, and communicate estimate intent to operations and executive leadership.
• Experience with design-assist, negotiated work, conceptual budgets, or design-phase pricing is strongly preferred.

Reports To

Estimating Manager

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• ZayZoon - Wages on Demand
• 6 Paid Holidays - Eligible after 30 days or 160 hours worked.
• 48 Hours of PTO - Eligible for use after 520 hours worked.
• 40 Hours of Sick Time - Eligible for use after 90 days.

Location / Travel

• Corporate Office: 303 W Elliott Rd, Ste. 101 Tempe, AZ 85284
• Occasional Travel to Job Sites for Review or Job Walk.

Our Promise

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.