Up to $175,000 Base Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
A leading civil and utility contractor is expanding its Mechanical Division and is looking to hire an experienced Senior Mechanical Estimator to support one of the fastest-growing areas of the business.
This team delivers complex utility and energy infrastructure projects throughout the Northeast, partnering with major clients including National Grid, Eversource, and GE Wind. Projects include underground utility installation, pipeline and process piping work, welding, trenching, directional drilling, underwater utility crossings, and relocating critical electrical infrastructure beneath active roadways.
With significant investment planned through 2030, this division is positioned for substantial long-term growth and offers excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Compensation & Benefits
- Up to $175,000 base salary
- Performance-based bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Stable backlog with long-term growth potential
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare detailed conceptual and hard bid estimates for complex mechanical and utility infrastructure projects.
- Review plans, specifications, and contract documents to develop accurate labor, equipment, and material pricing.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and develop comprehensive cost analyses.
- Solicit, review, and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing.
- Work closely with operations and project management teams to develop competitive bid strategies.
- Identify project risks, value engineering opportunities, and cost-saving solutions.
- Participate in bid reviews, scope analysis, and proposal development.
- Maintain strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and clients throughout the estimating process.
Project Experience
This team delivers a diverse portfolio of mechanical utility projects, including:
- Underground utility infrastructure
- Gas and power utility work
- Mechanical piping systems
- Process piping
- Structural and industrial welding
- Underground trenching operations
- Utility relocations beneath roadways
- Underwater boring and utility crossings
- Energy and renewable infrastructure projects
- Heavy civil mechanical construction
Clients include major utility providers and energy companies such as National Grid, Eversource, and GE Wind.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of mechanical estimating experience within heavy civil, utility, industrial, or mechanical contracting.
- Strong estimating background in piping, welding, underground utilities, or industrial mechanical systems.
- Experience pricing large-scale infrastructure or utility projects.
- Ability to interpret complex drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of subcontractor procurement, material pricing, and labor productivity.
- Experience using industry estimating software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required.
Why This Opportunity?
This mechanical division operates with its own independent leadership and profit-and-loss responsibility, giving employees the stability of a large, well-established contractor while offering the entrepreneurial feel of a growing business unit. With multiple new openings anticipated and a robust pipeline of utility and energy work through 2030, this is an excellent opportunity for an estimator looking to work on technically challenging projects while building a long-term career.
Pay: Up to $175,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Fuel reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
