Sr. Mechanical Estimator, HVAC and Process Piping
Location: Danbury, CT (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Pay: $90,000 to $120,000 per year
Lead competitive bids on HVAC, plumbing, and process piping projects for a mechanical contractor, with a seat at the table on bid day.
Must-Haves
- 10+ years of mechanical estimating experience in HVAC, plumbing, or industrial systems
- Proven experience estimating process piping projects
- Strong knowledge of Design-Build and Plan and Spec delivery methods
- Proficiency with on-screen takeoff tools, estimating software, and spreadsheets
- Ability to build accurate, competitive estimates with limited information
- Strong understanding of Design-Build cost structures
- Excellent communication with clients, vendors, and subcontractors
What You\'ll Do
- Lead mechanical estimates from pre-bid meetings and scope reviews through final pricing
- Review bid documents, drawings, and specifications
- Perform detailed quantity takeoffs using on-screen software
- Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor quotes for scope and compliance
- Develop value engineering options that meet client goals
- Write clear scope narratives to support proposals
- Present pricing and strategy in bid-day reviews with leadership
- Manage multiple bid schedules and hit every deadline
- Support a smooth handoff from estimate to field operations after award
Nice-to-Haves
- Heavy industrial mechanical estimating experience
- Advanced process piping estimating expertise
Compensation and Benefits
- $90,000 to $120,000 per year
- Direct hire opportunity
About the Company
Our client is an established mechanical contractor delivering HVAC, plumbing, and industrial piping projects across the region.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.
