Senior Piping Estimator

The Senior Piping Estimator leads estimating and pre-construction efforts for large and complex plumbing and hydronic/HVAC piping projects across multiple market sectors. This role is responsible for hard-bid, negotiated, design-assist, and design-build pursuits from invitation through award, while serving as a technical resource on piping systems, labor strategy, estimating methodology, and commercial risk. The Senior Estimator also mentors estimating staff, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and represents the company in client-facing pre-construction activities.

• Lead complex plumbing and hydronic/HVAC piping estimates from bid invitation through project award.
• Develop bid strategy, labor approaches, subcontractor/vendor coordination, pricing structure, and final proposal recommendations.
• Prepare and audit detailed estimates in Trimble Autobid across plumbing, hydronic, medical gas, laboratory, process utility, and central plant systems.
• Review contracts, bid documents, schedules, and commercial terms to identify project risks and recommend appropriate qualifications or contingencies.
• Develop labor strategies including productivity adjustments, prevailing wage requirements, jurisdictional considerations, prefabrication planning, and schedule impacts.
• Lead pre-construction activities including conceptual estimating, value engineering, constructability reviews, parametric pricing, and client presentations.
• Serve as a technical resource on applicable plumbing, mechanical, piping, and energy codes, standards, and UA labor requirements.
• Mentor and develop Estimator I and II staff through estimate reviews, training, and project support.
• Support estimating department initiatives including workload planning, hiring input, database management, and process improvement.
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate estimate turnover and buyout strategy with Operations teams on awarded projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of UA Journeyman trade background and senior estimating experience will be considered.
• 7+ years of mechanical/plumbing estimating experience with demonstrated leadership on complex piping pursuits.
• Experience with hard-bid, negotiated, design-assist, and design-build projects required.
• Client-facing pre-construction and multi-jurisdiction UA labor experience preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of plumbing and hydronic/HVAC piping systems, including medical gas, laboratory, industrial process utility, and central plant applications.
• Expert proficiency in Trimble Autobid and estimating database management.
• Strong understanding of applicable codes, contracts, labor agreements, prevailing wage requirements, and construction risk management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, scope-writing, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage complex pursuits and make sound commercial decisions in deadline-driven environments.

• Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record required.
• Industry certifications such as ASPE CPD, LEED AP, ASSE 6010 familiarity, or estimating credentials preferred.

• Primarily office-based in Grand Blanc, Michigan with periodic travel to jobsites, walkthroughs, client meetings, and pre-construction engagements.
• Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods, navigate active construction sites, climb stairs/ladders, and wear required PPE.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Travel within Michigan and occasional out-of-state travel may be required.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and pursuit portfolio.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance (per company policy).
• Continuing education and professional development support.
• Weekly catered lunch.

Goyette Mechanical is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected characteristic and/or class.