Job Description
Senior Estimator
Our client is a highly respected mechanical construction specialist with a longstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across a diverse portfolio of markets. The organisation has built a strong presence throughout the Mountain West and Midwest regions, serving clients within healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, industrial, institutional, and commercial environments. Known for its employee-first culture, collaborative approach, and technical expertise, the company offers the stability of an established contractor while maintaining a supportive, family-oriented environment. With a healthy backlog of work and a commitment to investing in its people, this is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Senior Estimator seeking long-term career growth.
The Senior Estimator will report into the Preconstruction leadership team and be responsible for leading the estimating process on large-scale mechanical construction opportunities. You will play a key role in driving project wins and supporting business growth.
- Lead detailed estimates for mechanical construction projects valued up to $20M
- Prepare comprehensive take-offs and cost analyses for labour, materials, equipment, and subcontractors
- Review drawings, specifications, schematics, and bid documents to develop accurate pricing strategies
- Solicit, analyse, and evaluate vendor, subcontractor, and equipment quotations
- Develop bid proposals and presentations for general contractors, owners, and key stakeholders
- Manage multiple estimates simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
- Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and preconstruction teams to ensure successful project pursuits
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
For the Senior Estimator we are seeking:
- 10+ years of estimating experience within mechanical construction
- Strong background in plumbing, HVAC, process piping, hydronic, and sheet metal systems
- Experience estimating institutional, laboratory, pharmaceutical, brewery, healthcare, manufacturing, or industrial projects
- Proven experience leading estimates on projects valued up to $20M
- Strong understanding of process piping layouts, schematics, P&IDs, and technical specifications
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, project schedules, and field conditions
- Experience evaluating subcontractor proposals and developing competitive bid strategies
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Teams, and Bluebeam
- Experience with QuickPen and/or Autobid software is highly preferred
- Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
What's on offer:
- Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 base salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, life insurance, retirement savings, and profit-sharing programmes
- Generous paid time off designed to support work-life balance
- Opportunity to join a highly respected mechanical contractor with more than a century of industry success
- Stable project pipeline across healthcare, industrial, laboratory, pharmaceutical, and institutional sectors
- Collaborative and family-oriented culture with strong employee retention
- Clear opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement
Ready to take the next step in your estimating career? Submit your application today to discuss this opportunity further.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$130,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
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- Brewingunmatched
- Business Growthunmatched
- Business Supportunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Competitive Analysis/Strategyunmatched
- Constructionunmatched
- Construction Drawingsunmatched
- Construction Estimatesunmatched
- Cost Analysisunmatched
- Employee Retentionunmatched
- HVACunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Materials Analysisunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Microsoft Outlookunmatched
- Pipingunmatched
- Plumbingunmatched
- Product Pricingunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project Scheduleunmatched
- Proposal Developmentunmatched
- Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
- Schematicsunmatched
- Strategic Planningunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Evaluationunmatched
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