Senior Mechanical Estimator & Bid Leader

CyberCoders, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator in Arlington, TX to lead budgets, estimates, and bid proposals for HVAC, plumbing, and piping scopes.

You will perform takeoffs, analyze labor and material costs, and review project docs to ensure complete scope coverage. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial/industrial construction, with proficiency in Accubid, QuoteSoft, and FastPIPE, plus BIM/VDC interpretation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems with cost drivers.
• Experience reading drawings, specifications, and BIM/VDC outputs.
• Proficiency with Excel and digital takeoff tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals for HVAC, plumbing, and piping scopes.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, and pricing using estimating tools.
• Review drawings and project docs to ensure complete scope coverage.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and risks during preconstruction.
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits; support bid strategy.
• Collaborate with PMs, engineers, and field leadership on turnover.
• Maintain estimating databases and historical cost data.
• Mentor junior estimators and improve estimating processes.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

Bid / Tender preparation

Preconstruction analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Trimble Accubid

QuoteSoft

FastPIPE

BIM/VDC software

Job description

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator in Arlington, TX to lead budgets, estimates, and bid proposals for HVAC, plumbing, and piping scopes.

You will perform takeoffs, analyze labor and material costs, and review project docs to ensure complete scope coverage. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial/industrial construction, with proficiency in Accubid, QuoteSoft, and FastPIPE, plus BIM/VDC interpretation.