Senior Mechanical Estimator

Location & Compensation

THIS PROJECT IS LOCATED IN ROCHESTER, NY. THE RATE OF PAY IS $80,000–$120,000 YEARLY.

As a Senior Mechanical Estimator with The Bell Company, you will be responsible for delivering complete mechanical and plumbing estimates for hospitals, laboratories, large industrial, and institutional projects.

• Provide estimates for self‑perform mechanical and plumbing trades on complex industrial, institutional, and health‑care projects.
• Deliver complete mechanical and plumbing estimates for projects exceeding $10 million.
• Prepare accurate estimates in Design Build, Design Assist, and Hard Bid formats.
• Develop comparative estimates based on various design options.
• Write subcontractor scopes, negotiate pricing, and issue subcontracts.
• Solicit pricing from vendors and suppliers and negotiate buy‑out pricing and scopes.
• Mentor junior estimators.
• Maintain full review, understanding, and quantification of costs and requirements in front‑end specifications and contracts.
• Manage project controls such as submittals, purchase orders, material take‑offs, and releases.

• Demonstrated experience estimating in a hard‑bid market.
• Experience with HVAC ductwork estimating (beneficial but not required).
• Ability to develop accurate estimates from schematic design documents.
• Past work history in self‑perform mechanical and plumbing on industrial, institutional, and health‑care projects.
• Experience in project controls: submittals, purchase orders, material take‑offs, releases.

• Dedicated, self‑motivated with good verbal and people skills.
• Stable work history.
• Able to prioritize and work independently.
• Pass pre‑employment drug screening.
• Willing to work all hours and schedules assigned.
• Willing to relocate for project needs.

• Employee‑owned company with ESOP program contributing 3%–6% of gross.
• Annual bonus program based on company performance.
• Ongoing professional training and development opportunities.
• 401(k) program with 3% employer grant.
• Life insurance of $50,000 paid by the employer.
• Medical, dental, and supplemental benefits with 75% employer contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance available.
• Health insurance, health savings account, and vision insurance.
• Employee assistance program.

The Bell Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.