Mechanical Piping Estimator

Job Summary

The Estimator is responsible for performing detailed quantity takeoffs and material assessments for mechanical piping systems across commercial projects. This role supports preconstruction and estimating efforts by delivering accurate, timely, and well-documented takeoff data to ensure competitive and profitable bids.

• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs of mechanical piping systems, including:
  • Hydronic piping
  • HVAC piping systems
  • Process piping and specialty systems (as applicable)
• Review construction drawings, specifications, narratives, and addenda to identify scope requirements.
• Analyze plans to determine material quantities such as equipment, pipe, fittings, valves, insulation, supports, and specialties.
• Utilize digital takeoff software (Bluebeam and Trimble) to complete accurate measurements.
• Coordinate with estimators from other trades, project managers, and engineers to clarify scope gaps or discrepancies.
• Provide organized takeoff summaries and backup documentation for estimate reviews.
• Assist in developing and maintaining unit pricing databases and labor assumptions.
• Track drawing revisions and update takeoffs as project documents evolve.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and constructability issues during the takeoff process.

• Strong understanding of mechanical piping systems and construction methods
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency in takeoff and PDF markup software
• Background working with mechanical contractors or in preconstruction
• Knowledge of labor productivity factors and installation methods
• Field experience in mechanical or piping installation

• 5+ years related experience in the construction industry.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of the construction industry and contract documentation.
• Working knowledge of state and city regulations and guidelines.

• Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism and commitment to company values.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail.
• Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers.

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to commute to field locations to accurately perform takeoffs. The employee must have the ability to navigate around job site locations.

• Primarily office‑based with occasional site visits required.
• Workweek consists of four ten‑hour workdays.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…