Senior Mechanical Estimator

360X Staffing; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

360X Staffing in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Senior Mechanical Estimator with strong commercial mechanical construction experience across HVAC, plumbing, and process systems. You will independently develop estimates from early design through final bid, review drawings and specifications for scope and risk, perform detailed takeoffs, and support value-engineering and pricing strategy.

The role requires 5–10+ years of mechanical estimating experience, expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and process

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Strong commercial mechanical construction background.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and process systems.
• Strong takeoff and bid-analysis experience.
• Ability to independently develop detailed estimates.
• Experience evaluating project risk and VE opportunities.
• Strong vendor and subcontractor market knowledge.
• Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed mechanical estimates.
• Perform HVAC, plumbing, and process takeoffs.
• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, constructability issues, and risk.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and productivity assumptions.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids.
• Prepare pricing breakdowns and VE options.
• Lead estimate and scope-alignment reviews.
• Support proposal development and customer-facing reviews.
• Support project handoff to operations.

Skills

Takeoffs

Bid analysis

Excel

Bluebeam

Vendor/subcontractor management

Independent estimation

VE opportunities

Tools

Estimating software

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator with strong commercial mechanical construction experience across HVAC, plumbing, and process systems.

This role will independently develop estimates from early design through final bid, review drawings and specifications for scope and risk, perform detailed takeoffs, analyze subcontractor/vendor pricing, and support value-engineering and pricing strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop conceptual, schematic, and detailed mechanical estimates
• Perform HVAC, plumbing, and process takeoffs
• Review drawings, specifications, and addenda
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, constructability issues, and risk
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and productivity assumptions
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor bids
• Prepare pricing breakdowns and VE options
• Lead estimate and scope-alignment reviews
• Support proposal development and customer-facing reviews
• Support project handoff to operations

What We’re Looking For

• 5–10+ years of mechanical estimating experience
• Strong commercial mechanical construction background
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and process systems
• Strong takeoff and bid-analysis experience
• Ability to independently develop detailed estimates
• Experience evaluating project risk and VE opportunities
• Strong vendor and subcontractor market knowledge
• Proficiency with estimating software, Excel, and Bluebeam