Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator – HVAC, Plumbing

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Senior Mechanical Construction Estimator providing detailed cost estimates for HVAC and Plumbing in construction projects. Collaborating with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success through effective cost management.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Greater Landover • Maryland • 🇺🇸 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

Flexible working environment
Great place to work
Opportunity for voice to affect change

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimationcost risk analysisvalue engineeringquantity surveyingcost managementproject planningconstruction specificationsestimating standardsestimating processesconstruction methodologies

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationclient-facingguidanceanalysis

Certifications

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