Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator – HVAC, Plumbing

Turner & Townsend alinea

Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator providing cost estimates for HVAC & plumbing projects at Turner & Townsend. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders for successful project completion in construction.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Richmond • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for mechanical systems in construction projects.
Review project plans and specifications to determine the scope of work and required materials.
Collaborate with project teams to develop comprehensive cost management plans.
Analyze project requirements and provide value engineering options.
Perform cost risk analysis and provide input into value engineering.
Communicate and collaborate with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Utilize industry-specific estimating software and tools to prepare estimates.
Provide estimating advice, guidance, and analysis to project stakeholders.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry-specific estimating processes and methodologies.
Prepare formal estimating reports, including quantity, cost, escalation, and other assumptions and clarifications.
Assist in the development of estimating standards and best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, cost management, quantity surveying, engineering or field related to construction.
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Thrives in a client facing role.
Experience supporting large scale construction projects and programs.
Good knowledge of construction industry technical matters, such as value management and value engineering.
Strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working environment
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimationcost risk analysisvalue engineeringquantity surveyingcost managementmechanical systemsconstruction project planningestimating standardsestimating processesformal estimating reports

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationclient facingguidanceanalysis

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction managementBachelor’s degree in cost managementBachelor’s degree in quantity surveying