Mechanical & Piping Estimator

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.

• Anticipate $90K-$150K, dependent on experience
• Benefits include: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision with HSA; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401K with company contributions;
• PTO, holiday pay, and educational assistance, auto allowance (local project visits, minimal travel outside KC area)
• Company vehicle for business related needs

• Office-based in the Kansas City area.

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+
• 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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