HVAC Mechanical Piping & Plumbing Estimator

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

We are currently seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Mechanical Piping & Plumbing Estimator to join our team. This role is critical in supporting our sales, engineering, and operations teams by developing accurate and comprehensive estimates for mechanical construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mechanical systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage estimating software and databases effectively.

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, complex projects not only in the pacific northwest but across the entire country. We specialize in a variety of industries including commercial, data centers, life sciences, technology, industrial, and pharmaceutical.

You'll be part of a fast paced, highly skilled team that values precision, collaboration, and technical expertise. Our projects range from $50K to $100M+, and we need someone who can navigate the details, think critically, and contribute to delivering accurate and competitive estimates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development of initial budgets and estimates with or without engineering drawings or specifications.

• Develop project cost estimates based on schematic and/or detailed designs.

• Perform complete piping & plumbing takeoffs using Autobid Mechanical software.

• Quantity take-offs from SD through CD level design.

• Review subcontractor and vendor quotes and compile job-specific clarifications and exclusions.

• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and business development teams to influence design and identify project risks.

• Solicit subcontractor and/or supplier quotations or scheduling input as required for the assignments.

• Participate in discussions and meetings with subcontractors, vendors, architects, and internal stakeholders.

• Intermediate to advanced understanding of mechanical systems in order to recognize relative costs.

• Communicate project details clearly across teams and ensure alignment with project goals.

• Mechanical Process Piping, Clean Rooms, & Data Center project experience is preferred.

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, construction management, or equivalent work experience preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in estimating.

• Proficiency in Autobid Sheet Metal estimating software and database management.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems & MCAA labor tables.

• Experience with design-build and design-assist projects.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook; Bluebeam experience preferred.

• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, and Assemble is a plus.

• Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• "Building Good" paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you're driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $75,870 - $128,900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on market location. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity.

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment iscontingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.

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