Senior HVAC & Plumbing Estimator — Lead Commercial Projects

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

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.