Estimating Manager
Listed on 2026-06-30
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Construction
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
Estimating Manager
Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)
Compensation: $120,000 $ 175,000 + Bonus
Relocation Assistance Available
Vendor fee: 10%
Net pay: 30 days
Guarantee Period: 90 days
About the Company
Our client is a leading employee‑owned mechanical and plumbing contractor specializing in complex healthcare, laboratory, data center, industrial, institutional, and government construction projects throughout the East Coast. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high‑quality mechanical, plumbing, and process piping solutions while offering employees outstanding career growth opportunities and long‑term stability.
Why Join?
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Employer‑paid life insurance
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
- Relocation assistance available
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Estimating Manager to lead the estimating function for large‑scale mechanical and plumbing construction projects. This individual will oversee estimating personnel, manage bid strategies, prepare complex project estimates, and collaborate with executive leadership, operations, purchasing, and finance teams to ensure successful project pursuits.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience estimating mechanical and plumbing systems for healthcare, industrial, institutional, laboratory, or data center projects exceeding $25 million in value.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all estimating department activities.
- Assign priorities and coordinate workload across estimating staff.
- Mentor and develop estimators to ensure high‑quality deliverables.
- Establish bid strategies and oversee estimate execution.
Preconstruction & Bidding
- Prepare and review detailed mechanical and plumbing estimates.
- Develop accurate estimates from schematic, design‑build, and construction documents.
- Manage both negotiated and hard‑bid project pursuits.
- Review project specifications, drawings, and contract requirements.
- Coordinate bid activities with regional offices and project teams.
Cost Analysis & Procurement
- Develop quantity takeoffs, labor calculations, and pricing strategies.
- Prepare subcontractor scopes of work.
- Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor pricing.
- Negotiate pricing and assist with subcontract awards.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Purchasing, Finance, BIM, and Operations teams to transition successful estimates into project execution.
- Support project cost control initiatives and budgeting efforts.
- Participate in proposal development and client presentations when required.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of mechanical and plumbing estimating experience.
- Experience estimating projects exceeding $25 million in construction value.
- Proven success with healthcare, laboratory, industrial, institutional, or data center projects.
- Strong knowledge of design‑build, negotiated, and hard‑bid delivery methods.
- Experience leading estimating teams and managing multiple bids simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of project cost controls, labor burdens, contracts, bonding, insurance, and procurement processes.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and schematic designs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working for a self‑perform mechanical contractor.
- Background in HVAC, plumbing, piping, or MEP construction.
- Experience with estimating software and BIM‑integrated workflows.
- Strong subcontractor and vendor negotiation skills.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and team development
- Strategic thinking and decision‑making
- Cost analysis and financial acumen
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Compensation
Base Salary: $120,000 $ 175,000
Bonus:
Annual performance‑based bonus
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package, ESOP participation, retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance.
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