HVAC/Plumbing Estimator

Position Profile

Location: Connecticut (office-based role)

Position Title: Mechanical Plumbing/HVAC Estimator

The Opportunity:
This is a high-impact opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected mechanical contractor at a pivotal point of growth and organizational transition. The Estimator plays a central role in the company’s ability to win complex, high-profile mechanical and plumbing projects, directly influencing revenue, backlog, and long-term client relationships. With increasing demand, a streamlined estimating team, and close collaboration across operations and senior leadership, this role offers strong visibility, meaningful influence, and the opportunity to become a trusted partner within the business. For the right individual, this position provides exposure to large-scale, technically sophisticated projects and a clear pathway to long-term career growth within an organization known for developing and retaining top industry talent.

The Company:
The organization is a long-standing, full-service mechanical contractor delivering mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, service, and building systems solutions across a wide range of complex commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. The company is known for its strong reputation, commitment to quality and safety, and a culture that values professionalism, teamwork, and long-term relationships. With a focus on repeat business and lifecycle service, the company operates with a long-term mindset and offers employees the opportunity to build meaningful, lasting careers in a stable yet forward-thinking environment.

The Boss:
The Estimator reports directly to a senior mechanical leader with deep estimating and operational experience who is actively involved in preconstruction, client relationships, and strategic growth. This leader values accuracy, accountability, and collaboration, and works closely with the estimating team to secure work and ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction to project execution.

The Position:
The Estimator is responsible for evaluating bid documents, developing accurate and competitive estimates, coordinating subcontractor coverage, and supporting the successful transition of awarded projects to project management. This role works closely with senior leadership, project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure bids are thorough, strategic, and aligned with the company’s operational capabilities. The position is office-based and non-union, with a strong emphasis on systems, process discipline, and teamwork.

Essential Functions (Other duties may be assigned):

• Review bid specifications, drawings, and requirements to develop complete and accurate estimates
• Solicit, coordinate, and aggressively follow up with subcontractors and vendors to ensure full bid coverage
• Prepare subcontractor bid packages and transmit addenda and bid information
• Perform detailed bid-day analysis, scoping, and leveling of subcontractor proposals
• Enter estimate data into estimating and cost management systems accurately and on time
• Develop RFIs, clarifications, and value-engineering ideas for each bid
• Ensure all bids and budgets are submitted by required deadlines
• Coordinate turnover of awarded projects to project management within established timeframes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and construction managers

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, systems-driven organization

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in business administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Several years of related estimating or construction experience preferred
• Prior experience with industry-standard estimating software preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products required; collaboration and bid management tools are a plus

Competencies:

• Estimating and budget development
• Vendor and subcontractor relationship management
• Decision-making and sound judgment
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Documentation, organization, and reporting
• Quality focus and accountability

Work Environment:
This is a professional, office-based role within a collaborative estimating and preconstruction environment. The organization emphasizes structured systems, process consistency, and cross-functional teamwork. Employees benefit from a stable yet dynamic workplace that values long-term careers, continuous learning, and internal development.

Compensation:
The company offers a competitive total rewards package that includes performance-based incentives and comprehensive benefits, aligned with its commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining top industry talent.