Senior Mechanical Estimator — HVAC, Plumbing & Piping

Fidelity Building Services Group; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Career development

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

Martin J. Braun Mechanical Contractors, a Fidelity Building Services Group company, seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator with 5+ years in commercial mechanical construction to estimate HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates for commercial, government, and institutional projects, developing takeoffs, reviewing drawings, and soliciting subcontractor pricing while ensuring profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, or government construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates for commercial, government, and institutional mechanical construction projects.
• Develop accurate takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, and other construction documents.
• Analyze plans to identify scope requirements, exclusions, and risks.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.
• Develop competitive bids while maintaining project profitability.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and verify material and equipment requirements.
• Estimate labor hours and productivity based on scope and data.
• Prepare bid summaries and supporting documentation.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits as needed.
• Communicate with vendors, subcontractors, engineers, customers, and internal teams.
• Identify value-engineering opportunities and alternatives.
• Assist with estimating change orders and scope changes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and Busi­ness Development teams.
• Maintain organized estimating records and project cost history.
• Stay current on pricing, methods, and industry trends.
• Ensure estimates are completed accurately within deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.

Skills

Estimating experience

HVAC estimation

Reading drawings

Design-Build experience

Subcontractor pricing

Excel proficiency

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

Martin J. Braun Mechanical Contractors, a Fidelity Building Services Group company, seeks an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator with 5+ years in commercial mechanical construction to estimate HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates for commercial, government, and institutional projects, developing takeoffs, reviewing drawings, and soliciting subcontractor pricing while ensuring profitability.