Senior Mechanical Estimator & Preconstruction Lead – On Site

Orionplacement; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Performance bonus

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Springfield, MA is seeking a senior estimator to lead estimating efforts for commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role working with operations, engineering, and project management throughout the preconstruction process.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience, strong knowledge of construction documents, and proficiency with AutoBid and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Experience with commercial and/or industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with AutoBid or similar estimating software.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead estimating efforts for commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and contract documents to define project scope.
• Perform and oversee quantity takeoffs using digital estimating tools.
• Develop complete labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Solicit, evaluate, and level subcontractor and supplier proposals.
• Identify constructability issues, scope gaps, project risks, and value engineering opportunities.
• Lead estimate reviews, bid strategy meetings, and bid submissions.
• Prepare proposals, bid forms, alternates, unit pricing, and scope clarifications.
• Support post-bid negotiations and estimating-to-operations turnover.
• Mentor estimators and estimating assistants while improving estimating processes and historical cost databases.
• Coordinate bid schedules, documentation, and estimating standards across multiple projects.

Skills

Mechanical estimating

HVAC estimation

Piping & plumbing

AutoBid

Bluebeam

MS Office

Communication

Tools

AutoBid

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Confidential Employer in Springfield, MA is seeking a senior estimator to lead estimating efforts for commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects. This is a full-time, on-site leadership role working with operations, engineering, and project management throughout the preconstruction process.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience, strong knowledge of construction documents, and proficiency with AutoBid and Bluebeam.