$90,000–$150,000 Per Year
Bidding, Building Systems, Business Strategy, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Document Set, Construction Estimates, Construction Management, Consulting, Cost Analysis, Cost Effectiveness Analysis, Disability Insurance, Driver's License, Government, HVAC, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital/Healthcare Construction, Life Insurance, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Performance Reviews, Piping, Plumbing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Proposal Writing, Residential Construction, Resource Management, Sales Qualification, Team Lead/Manager, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Writing Skills
#jobalert | DIRECT HIRE | MECHANICAL PIPING CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR | Greater Kansas City Area |
A well-established specialty contractor operating across the U.S. is hiring a Mechanical Piping Construction Estimator for its Greater Kansas City office. This firm delivers multi-trade construction solutions — including mechanical, piping, HVAC, plumbing, and building systems — on complex non-residential projects in healthcare, industrial, mission critical, and heavy commercial sectors. This role offers a lead estimating position with real ownership over bid outcomes, team leadership, and direct access to decision-makers at the owner and GC level.
Overview:
- Prepare detailed mechanical piping construction estimates used for bid preparation, project planning, subcontractor and vendor selection, and cost-effectiveness analysis
- Lead a team of estimators: manage work assignments, performance reviews, resource allocation, and skills development
- Collaborate with marketing to evaluate bid opportunities against the company's strategic growth targets
- Represent the firm's capabilities directly to GC and owner-level decision-makers during the estimating and pre-award process
- Consult with clients, vendors, and field staff to develop accurate estimates and resolve scope or pricing questions
- Track and analyze cost trends to support ongoing process improvement and margin management
Preferred Skills/Experiences:
- ** High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in construction management or mechanical engineering preferred**
- ** Minimum 5 years of mechanical piping construction estimating experience**
- ** Demonstrated experience bidding non-residential projects at $250,000 or more**
- Experience in industrial, healthcare, mission critical, government, or heavy commercial construction preferred
- Proficiency with computerized estimating software; Accubid Enterprise experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); willingness to learn new platforms required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to external stakeholders
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required; must pass background check and drug screen
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