Senior Mechanical Estimator — Lead Budgeting for HVAC & Piping

CyberCoders, Inc.; Oxford (MS); 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 to join our Oxford, MS team. You will lead conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals for HVAC, plumbing, and piping scopes on commercial and industrial projects.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing, reviewing drawings, coordinating with PMs, vendors, and clients, and mentoring junior estimators while maintaining organized cost data and estimating databases. Strong knowledge of systems and tools is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems, including means and methods, labor productivity, and material costs.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Trimble Accubid, QuoteSoft, FastPIPE, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and BIM/VDC outputs.
• Experience preparing estimates for design-build, negotiated, and hard-bid projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals for HVAC, plumbing, and piping scopes.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, labor analysis, and equipment/material pricing using industry-standard estimating tools.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to ensure complete and accurate scope coverage.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, constructability issues, and project risks during preconstruction.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and vendor proposals.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and scope review sessions.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field leadership during bid strategy and project turnover.
• Maintain organized documentation, historical cost data, and estimating databases.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and industry partners.
• Mentor junior estimators and contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating processes and tools.

Skills

Estimating experience

Reading drawings

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Trimble Accubid

QuoteSoft

FastPIPE

Job description

CyberCoders, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator to join our Oxford, MS team. You will lead conceptual budgets, detailed estimates, and bid proposals for HVAC, plumbing, and piping scopes on commercial and industrial projects.

Responsibilities include takeoffs, pricing, reviewing drawings, coordinating with PMs, vendors, and clients, and mentoring junior estimators while maintaining organized cost data and estimating databases. Strong knowledge of systems and tools is required.