Senior Mechanical Estimator HVAC, Plumbing & Piping

The Employee Connect; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Promotions from within

Job summary

The Employee Connect is assisting a well-established mechanical contracting firm in Newport News, Virginia to hire a Senior Mechanical Estimator specializing in HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping. This lead estimating role offers broad scope from conceptual design through final bid and an opportunity to build strong relationships with contractors, suppliers, and owners.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate and the company provides a competitive salary and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Solid understanding of applicable plumbing and mechanical codes.
• Experience with estimating software such as AutoBid, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or 10+ years field experience or 5+ years estimating experience in these disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping estimates from conceptual design to final bid.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to develop competitive pricing strategies.
• Perform design calculations and assist with equipment and material selections.
• Identify labor factors, contingencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and project owners.
• Review vendor and subcontractor quotes and incorporate them into final estimates.
• Attend pre-bid meetings, turnover meetings, and project setup meetings.
• Develop labor budgets for awarded projects.
• Help mentor and supervise Estimator Trainees.
• Support bid tracking, bid reviews, bid bonds, and drawing procurement.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Estimating software

Communication

Organizational skills

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

10+ years field experience in HVAC/Plumbing/Piping

5+ years estimating experience in HVAC/Plumbing/Piping

Tools

AutoBid

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator specializing in HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping to join a well-established mechanical contracting firm in Newport News, Virginia. With over 70 years of continuous growth serving commercial, industrial, and institutional clients across southeastern and central Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, this company offers the stability of a proven organization and the career potential of one that promotes from within. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

This is a lead estimating role with broad scope — from conceptual design through final bid — and an opportunity to build lasting relationships with general contractors, suppliers, and owners throughout the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare accurate HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping estimates from conceptual design to final bid
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents to develop competitive pricing strategies
• Perform design calculations and assist with equipment and material selections
• Identify labor factors, contingencies, and cost‑saving opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and project owners
• Review vendor and subcontractor quotes and incorporate them into final estimates
• Attend pre‑bid meetings, turnover meetings, and project setup meetings
• Develop labor budgets for awarded projects
• Help mentor and supervise Estimator Trainees
• Support bid tracking, bid reviews, bid bonds, and drawing procurement

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, and Mechanical Piping systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents
• Solid understanding of applicable plumbing and mechanical codes
• Experience with estimating software such as AutoBid, Excel, and Bluebeam
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; OR 10+ years of field experience in HVAC/Plumbing/Piping; OR 5+ years of estimating experience in these disciplines

Benefits

Competitive salary of $95,000–$115,000, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package with a strong track record of promoting from within.

The Employee Connect is a staffing partner for this opportunity. Applying through us gets your resume in front of the hiring team faster than going direct. Equal opportunity employment applies.