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Pacific Northwest leader in commercial mechanical construction
Senior Mechanical Estimator – Plumbing & Piping (Commercial Projects)
Vancouver, WA | Full-Time | On-Site
A fourth-generation, family-owned construction firm with over 100 years of excellence in the Pacific Northwest is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead high-impact commercial mechanical bids. If you live for precision, mentor with purpose, and win multimillion-dollar projects with airtight estimates, this is your opportunity to shape outcomes at a company recognized as Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2024 Contractor of the Year.
What You’ll Lead:
- Full-cycle estimating for commercial HVAC & plumbing projects ($500K–$20M )
- Takeoffs using QuoteSoft, Trimble AutoBid, Bluebeam
- RFI development, scope reviews, exclusions, and technical clarifications
- Vendor & subcontractor pricing strategy long-term relationship building
- Mentorship of junior estimators and seamless handoff to project teams
- Cost analysis, change order support, and post-bid turnover leadership
What You Bring:
- 15 years in mechanical estimating (plumbing/piping focus)
- Mastery of Excel, Bluebeam, Trimble, QuoteSoft
- Proven success on complex bids in occupied facilities (office, healthcare, education, high-rise)
- Field or shop experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent
- Exceptional communication, independence, and deadline-driven execution
Compensation & Benefits:
- $115,000 – $165,000 base (DOE) annual performance bonus
- Profit sharing 401(k) with 50% match on first 6%
- Medical/Dental/Vision – Company pays 87.5% of premiums
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, life/AD&D, STD/LTD (100% employer-paid)
- Clear path for leadership growth and continued training
Work Environment:
- Based in Vancouver, WA with occasional travel to job sites
- Blend of office-based estimating and field verification
- Collaborative, safety-first culture with a “team as family” ethos
Salary : $120,000 - $170,000