Estimator

BK Medical

Estimator for mechanical industries at Batchelor & Kimball, responsible for preparing detailed estimates and proposals. Involves working with HVAC and plumbing projects in a competitive environment.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be able to accurately identify, quantify and record piping and equipment associated with the various mechanical systems
Review all bid documents and seek clarifications during the bid process to ensure an accurate bid is assembled
Budgeting, unit pricing, pipe sizing, general code compliance and an understanding of general layout of Plumbing, Piping and HVAC Duct Systems
Concurrently bid/manage multiple projects
Create a detailed estimate with appropriate material, labor & subcontractor selections; alternates and unit pricing when required; and corresponding proposal to identify the bidder's work scope
Survey potential projects and identify best solutions for pricing
Evaluation of vendor and subcontractor proposal to ensure compliance with the job requirements and specifications
Estimating HVAC and plumbing projects and change orders to comply with corporate profit guidelines and project requirements
Provide conceptual design and pricing to support conceptual design for both HVAC and plumbing
Complete system take-offs in accordance with current B&K processes
Consider and evaluate potential value engineering options and costs with the B&K team
Develop project general conditions and other estimate scope summaries, schedules and/or other tools and deliverables as necessary
Participate, when necessary, in bid finalization and review
Supervisory / Budgetary / External communications responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in pipe takeoff software such as Quickpen / Autobid is beneficial
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Consistent dependability and availability
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction office environment
Ability to organize and curate documents related work orders and personnel
Aptitude to learn new systems
Mechanical Knowledge
Project Management
Prior work experience and educational requirements BSME in Engineering/HVAC or Construction Business Management is preferred
Communication, relationship building and customer service
Proficient in MS Word and Excel and assembling a detailed quote
Work in an open/team environment and have the ability to work independently
Strong multi-tasking, organization and prioritization skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

pipe takeoffbudgetingunit pricingpipe sizingHVAC estimatingplumbing estimatingvalue engineeringproject managementconceptual designsystem take-offs

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsdependabilityorganizational skillscustomer servicerelationship buildingmulti-taskingprioritizationindependence

Certifications

BSME in EngineeringConstruction Business Management