Senior Mechanical Estimating Lead | On-Site Rochester

Koger Talent; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP participation

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid vacation and holidays

Employer-paid life insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Koger Talent is seeking an Estimating Manager for on-site work in Rochester, NY. This senior role leads preconstruction and estimating for complex mechanical and plumbing projects, directing bid strategies and supervising estimators.

You will partner with executive leadership, operations, purchasing and finance to pursue projects over $25 million, ensuring accurate, competitive estimates and compliant cost controls.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of dedicated mechanical and plumbing estimating experience.
• Proven experience estimating projects exceeding $25 Million in value.
• Experience in healthcare, laboratory, industrial, institutional, or data center sectors.
• Knowledge of design-build, negotiated and hard-bid delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of project cost controls, labor burdens, contracts, bonding, insurance, procurement, and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all estimating department activities and mentor estimators.
• Prepare and review detailed mechanical/plumbing estimates from various documents.
• Develop quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, pricing strategies, and subcontractor scopes.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, BIM, and Operations to transition estimates to projects.

Skills

Estimating leadership

Preconstruction & bidding

Cost analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BIM workflows

Estimating software

Job description

Koger Talent is seeking an Estimating Manager for on-site work in Rochester, NY. This senior role leads preconstruction and estimating for complex mechanical and plumbing projects, directing bid strategies and supervising estimators.

You will partner with executive leadership, operations, purchasing and finance to pursue projects over $25 million, ensuring accurate, competitive estimates and compliant cost controls.