Top 7 Chief estimator Jobs in Wayne, Nj

Chief Estimator - Commercial HVAC
Hye Tech Mechanical —Hawthorne, NJ
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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C.A.C. Industries, Inc. —Long Island City, NY
- $250,000 - $300,000 a year
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Management
- 11+ years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Metropolitan Transportation Authority —New York, NY
- $172,488 - $215,560 a year
- Online Application
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Research
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CRISDEL GROUP, INC. —South Plainfield, NJ
- $175,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Office
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Hye Tech Mechanical —Hawthorne, NJ
Do you have existing relationships with NYC general contractors/construction managers as well as mechanical vendors and sub contractors?
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Chief Estimator - Commercial HVAC

Hye Tech Mechanical
Hawthorne, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
From $100,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building
Labor law compliance
Microsoft Excel
Construction regulatory compliance
Team leadership
Employment law
Regulatory compliance
Microsoft Office
Team development
Driver's License
Project management
Bachelor's degree
Construction industry experience
Team training
Mentoring
Estimating construction project budgets
Contracts
Cost estimate preparation
Commercial building projects
Local building codes
Mechanical knowledge
Construction estimating
Senior leadership
Staff development

Full Job Description

HYE TECH MECHANICAL

Hye Tech Mechanical is a family owned company that is conveniently located to serve NYC and northern NJ. We believe in providing only the best in quality, customer service and products. This is why we are a top choice for many of our customers, and why they use us for years and constantly refer us.

Position Summary

The Chief Mechanical Estimator leads and manages the estimating department, overseeing the development of detailed cost structures, comprehensive bid quotations, and final bid packages. This role requires an expert-level mechanical construction professional who establishes estimating standards, evaluates risk, secures competitive vendor pricing, and delivers winning bid strategies. The Chief Estimator collaborates directly with executive leadership, project management, and clients to drive company revenue and project success.

● Work Location:

This is a 100% on-site position based at our main office, requiring regular local travel for field walk-throughs, site visits, and client meetings across NYC and Northern NJ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Department Leadership: Lead, mentor, and supervise estimating personnel and project management staff during the pre-construction phase.

● Strategic Bid Management: Oversee the entire bidding process from initial screening to final submission, ensuring accuracy and competitive alignment.

● Advanced Cost Analysis: Analyze complex blueprints, specifications, and project scope documents to generate precise time, material, labor, and equipment estimates.

● Executive Collaboration: Present comprehensive estimates, margin analyses, and risk assessments to executive management for final bid approval.

● Value Engineering: Partner with engineers, architects, owners, and general contractors to propose conceptual budgets, design-build strategies, and cost-saving alternatives

Vendor & Subcontractor Procurement: Leverage and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, equipment vendors, and subcontractors to secure optimal pricing.

● Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with the Engineering and Project Management departments to ensure seamless project handovers and review change-order pricing.

● Data Management: Modernize and maintain historical cost databases, computerized take-off systems, and standardized estimating templates.

● Market Representation: Attend high-level pre-bid meetings, site walk-throughs, and scope clarification interviews with major clients and General Contractors.

● Compliance: Ensure all department workflows comply with company operating policies, safety standards, and regional municipal guidelines.

Qualifications

● Industry Expertise: Extensive hands-on background in commercial HVAC and mechanical piping systems within the NYC and Northern NJ markets

. ● Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial construction regulations, local building codes (NYC/NJ), labor laws, and complex contract documentation.

● Leadership Capabilities: Proven track record of managing, training, and developing a team of estimators or project staff.

● Strategic Skills: Superior analytical, negotiation, communication, financial, and problem-solving capabilities. Education and Experience Requirements

● Experience: Minimum of 8–10+ years of dedicated mechanical estimating experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.

● Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or an equivalent mix of field experience and technical training. Technical and Computer Skills ● Software Proficiency: Advanced mastery of industry-standard mechanical estimating software (e.g., FastPIPE, Trimble AutoBid/Estimation, QuoteSoft, or McCormick).

Digital Take-Off: Proficiency with digital on-screen take-off programs and project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam Revu)

. ● General Tech: High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, with advanced expertise in Excel for custom financial modeling.

Benefits

-2 week vacation for qualified employees

-Company phone

Health insurance
401K and 401K Matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have existing relationships with NYC general contractors/construction managers as well as mechanical vendors and sub contractors?

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Mechanical estimating: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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