Lead Estimator

Orion Placement
  • Springfield, Massachusetts
  • $100,000–$120,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Lead high-impact estimating efforts on commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
  • Take ownership of complex bids while mentoring and developing a growing estimating team.
  • Work for a stable, well-established organization with a strong reputation in mechanical construction.
  • Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and project management to influence project success before work even begins.
  • Help drive strategic growth through accurate estimating, value engineering, and innovative preconstruction solutions.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), tuition assistance, paid parental leave, and bonus potential.

Location

Springfield, MA – This is a full-time, on-site leadership opportunity where you'll work closely with estimating, operations, and project management teams throughout the preconstruction process.

Note

Applicants must have at least 5 years of mechanical estimating experience with commercial and/or industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing projects.

About Us

We're a respected mechanical construction organization known for delivering complex commercial and industrial projects through teamwork, innovation, and technical expertise. We invest in our people and provide opportunities for long-term career growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • 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.

Qualifications

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

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to lead challenging, high-value projects while working alongside experienced construction professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. We offer long-term career growth, strong leadership support, and the opportunity to make a visible impact.

JPC-1530

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: 5+ yrs mechanical estimating (commercial/industrial HVAC, piping, plumbing) exp.

  • Required Years as Associate:
    • 5+ years mechanical estimating experience
    • Commercial/industrial HVAC, piping & plumbing estimating
  • Additional context:
    • Relocation- Not specified
    • Packages - Not specified
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

Submission Email: Beth -

breardon@grodsky.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mechanical contractor seeking a Lead Estimator to oversee commercial and industrial HVAC, piping, and plumbing estimates. Leads bid strategy, quantity takeoffs, subcontractor pricing, estimating turnover, and mentors junior estimators. Ideal candidate has 5+ years of mechanical estimating experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Lead Estimator - Harry Grodsky & Co., Inc. - JPC- 1530 - source 

New Job Order Alert

  • Client job title: Lead Estimator
  • Location: Springfield, MA
  • On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site
  • Experience: 5+
  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Lead Estimator, Senior Mechanical Estimator, Mechanical Estimator, HVAC Estimator, Plumbing Estimator, Piping Estimator, MEP Estimator, Chief Estimator, Preconstruction Manager, Mechanical Preconstruction Manager
  • # of hires needed: 1

Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringfield, Massachusetts
Salary$100,000–$120,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Attorneyunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Construction Drawingsunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Contract Requirementsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • HVACunmatched
  • Historical Cost Principleunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Pipingunmatched
  • Plumbingunmatched
  • Pricingunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project Estimatesunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proposal Writingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Value Engineeringunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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