Mechanical Piping Estimator

Mechanical Piping Estimator

$100000 - $150000 per year | Buffalo Grove, IL | On-site | Permanent

Piping Estimator | Chicagoland MEP Contractor | Top of the line Compensation Packages

A bit about us:

We’re an established mechanical contractor serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher-education, and industrial clients across the Midwest. Our work spans HVAC design, installation, and service, along with chillers, boilers, custom fabrication, and industrial and process piping. We’re backed by the resources of a large national organization but run with the responsiveness and accountability of a regional firm. Our teams value safety, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.

Why join us?

Competitive salary based on experience

Annual bonus / incentive opportunity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

A strong safety culture and a stable organization with room to grow

Job Details

We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Piping Estimator to join our estimating team. You’ll prepare accurate, competitive bids for hydronic, process, and mechanical piping scopes on projects ranging from complex retrofits to new construction. You’ll work closely with project managers, field operations, prefabrication, and vendors to turn plans and specs into winning proposals.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for mechanical piping systems, including chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate, glycol, process, and specialty piping

Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and scope documents to identify requirements, risks, and exclusions

Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment vendors

Develop labor, material, equipment, and rental pricing using company standards, historical data, and current market conditions

Prepare bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and qualifications

Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks, and coordinate with the field to verify existing conditions

Collaborate with design-build and engineering teams on budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews

Support project handoff by providing estimate backup, assumptions, and scope details to project management

Maintain and update estimating databases, assemblies, and cost libraries

Manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy

Qualifications

Qualifications:

3+ years of mechanical estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on piping (commercial, industrial, or process)

Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications

Working knowledge of piping materials, joining methods, valves, specialties, insulation, and associated labor units

Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Trimble/MC2, McCormick, or similar) and Microsoft Excel

Experience with digital takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)

Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills

Clear written and verbal communication

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