Piping Estimator Chicagoland MEP Contractor Top of the line Compensation Packages
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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year
A bit about us:
We're an established mechanical contractor serving commercial, institutional, healthcare, higher-education, and industrial clients across the Midwest. Our work spans HVAC design, installation, and service, along with chillers, boilers, custom fabrication, and industrial and process piping. We're backed by the resources of a large national organization but run with the responsiveness and accountability of a regional firm. Our teams value safety, craftsmanship, and long-term client relationships.
Why join us?
Competitive salary based on experience
Annual bonus / incentive opportunity
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Ongoing training and professional development
A strong safety culture and a stable organization with room to grow
Job Details
We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Piping Estimator to join our estimating team. You'll prepare accurate, competitive bids for hydronic, process, and mechanical piping scopes on projects ranging from complex retrofits to new construction. You'll work closely with project managers, field operations, prefabrication, and vendors to turn plans and specs into winning proposals.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for mechanical piping systems, including chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate, glycol, process, and specialty piping
Review drawings, specifications, addenda, and scope documents to identify requirements, risks, and exclusions
Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers, subcontractors, and equipment vendors
Develop labor, material, equipment, and rental pricing using company standards, historical data, and current market conditions
Prepare bid packages, proposals, clarifications, and qualifications
Participate in pre-bid meetings and site walks, and coordinate with the field to verify existing conditions
Collaborate with design-build and engineering teams on budgeting, value engineering, and constructability reviews
Support project handoff by providing estimate backup, assumptions, and scope details to project management
Maintain and update estimating databases, assemblies, and cost libraries
Manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy
Qualifications
Qualifications:
3+ years of mechanical estimating experience, with a strong emphasis on piping (commercial, industrial, or process)
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
Working knowledge of piping materials, joining methods, valves, specialties, insulation, and associated labor units
Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., Trimble/MC2, McCormick, or similar) and Microsoft Excel
Experience with digital takeoff tools (e.g., Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
Strong math, analytical, and organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication
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