Senior HVAC & Plumbing Estimator – Design-Build Prospects

RIMEPRO INC; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Sick leave and vacation

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC. is seeking experienced HVAC and Plumbing Estimators to support its growing preconstruction team on large-scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional projects.

You will develop competitive bids, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to meet project goals. This role suits someone with a strong mechanical contracting background who can analyze drawings, material and labor costs, and identify value engineering opportunities while

Qualifications

• Commercial HVAC and/or plumbing estimating experience; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience estimating for a mechanical contractor or specialty subcontractor.
• Ability to perform detailed takeoffs and develop accurate labor and material estimates.
• Familiarity with design-build, design-assist, and plan-and-spec projects.
• Experience with estimating software and digital takeoff tools; Trimble AutoBid preferred.
• Experience with healthcare, high-rise, industrial, laboratory, institutional, or other complex commercial projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed HVAC and/or plumbing estimates for commercial construction projects.
• Perform material and labor takeoffs, cost analysis, and conceptual budgeting.
• Manage estimating and bidding from initial review through final proposal.
• Develop estimates for design-build, design-assist, and plan-and-spec projects.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and job walks to evaluate project scope.
• Review drawings, specifications, subcontractor pricing, and bid documents.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and potential cost savings.
• Coordinate with preconstruction leadership, project managers, and field teams.
• Review contract scopes, price change bulletins, and assist with project budgets and schedules of values.

Skills

Excel skills

Communication skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Tools

Trimble AutoBid

Job description

RIMEPRO INC. is seeking experienced HVAC and Plumbing Estimators to support its growing preconstruction team on large-scale commercial, healthcare, industrial, and institutional projects.

You will develop competitive bids, perform takeoffs, and collaborate with preconstruction and operations teams to meet project goals. This role suits someone with a strong mechanical contracting background who can analyze drawings, material and labor costs, and identify value engineering opportunities while