Senior Mechanical/Plumbing Estimator Lead Bids & Strategy

willplumb; Belgrade (MT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development opportunities

Company events & perks

Job summary

Williams Plumbing in Belgrade, Montana seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the development of accurate, competitive cost estimates for large mechanical and plumbing projects. You will shape bid strategy, mentor team members, and ensure consistency and quality across estimating efforts.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of estimating experience on high-value, multi-trade bids, with expert HVAC/plumbing knowledge and strong leadership skills to own full-scope estimates.

Qualifications

• 7+ years estimating experience leading large, complex mechanical/plumbing bids.
• Expert knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems, including cost drivers.
• Independently own full-scope estimates for high-value, multi-trade projects.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specs, contracts and identify risk gaps.
• Experience leading bid strategy, subcontractor/vendor negotiations and pricing.
• Proven leadership in mentoring estimators and raising standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and final validation of complex estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment.
• Lead bid strategy and risk assessment with Estimating Manager for high-value projects.
• Analyze documents to identify scope gaps, design risks, and cost exposures.
• Direct vendor and subcontractor strategy, including negotiations and buyout.
• Own final estimate development with full cost modeling (labor, materials, OH, contingency).
• Mentor the estimating team, driving standards and continuous process improvement.

Skills

Estimating leadership

HVAC/plumbing systems

Bid strategy

Mentoring estimators

Risk assessment

Drawing/spec interpretation

Job description

Williams Plumbing in Belgrade, Montana seeks a Senior Estimator to lead the development of accurate, competitive cost estimates for large mechanical and plumbing projects. You will shape bid strategy, mentor team members, and ensure consistency and quality across estimating efforts.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of estimating experience on high-value, multi-trade bids, with expert HVAC/plumbing knowledge and strong leadership skills to own full-scope estimates.