Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC & Piping Specialist

LVI Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates in Phoenix seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator to develop accurate and competitive estimates for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical projects. The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes.

You will manage the estimating process from bid review through final proposal submission, working closely with preconstruction, operations, project

Qualifications

• Experience estimating in mechanical construction.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specs and schedules.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with proposal deadlines met.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for mechanical construction projects (labor, materials, equipment, subs, and indirect costs).
• Review drawings and bid documents to understand project scope and requirements.
• Perform quantity takeoffs for HVAC, piping, plumbing, sheet metal, and related systems.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from vendors, equipment manufacturers, and subs.
• Identify scope gaps, risks and value-engineering opportunities in bids.
• Develop bid packages and proposals that define scope, inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Collaborate with PMs, Superintendents, and operations to ensure estimates reflect methods and schedules.
• Participate in bid reviews and scope meetings with senior leadership.
• Assist with conceptual estimates, budgets, design-build, and negotiated work.
• Maintain historical estimating data to improve future bids.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Bid coordination

Vendor pricing

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

LVI Associates in Phoenix seeks an experienced Mechanical Estimator to develop accurate and competitive estimates for commercial, industrial, healthcare, and mission-critical projects. The role requires strong knowledge of HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes.

You will manage the estimating process from bid review through final proposal submission, working closely with preconstruction, operations, project