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Senior Estimator

Murphy Company
Thornton, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/10/2026

Senior Estimator

Murphy Company, the Best Choice in Mechanical construction since 1907, is hiring an Estimator for our Estimating team, located in our Thornton, CO, office.


About Murphy Company

Since 1907, Murphy Company has been a leading mechanical contractor in St. Louis and Denver markets that provides its professionals the environment, opportunities, technology, and tools to experience a rewarding career. Being a company that prides itself on its core values of employee well-being, enduring relationships, integrity and professionalism, we know it starts with our employees. We strongly believe our people are our most important asset, and we strive every day to make Murphy a great place to work as we build our clients’ visions.

As a Senior Estimator, you will be a vital member of Murphy’s preconstruction team, the get work gurus. You will help build our company’s portfolio by utilizing your attention to detail and time management skills to produce timely, accurate, and thorough estimates for projects throughout Colorado and Wyoming. We are looking for you to be a part of our get work initiative by estimating plumbing, sheet metal, mechanical, hydronic, and process piping systems.


We Are Looking For Someone Like You

  • 10 plus years Estimator experience in Plumbing, HVAC and Process Piping of Institutional, Laboratory, Pharmaceutical, Brewery, Healthcare, and Industrial related projects.
  • Responsible for leading all estimates up to $20M, compiling accurate bid documents – including take-off and summary of all materials, fixtures, and equipment, along with evaluation of labor, material, and equipment costs. Experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects.
  • The individual should possess Process Piping expertise relating to plan layouts, schematics, P & IDs, and specifications. Plumbing, HVAC and Sheet metal knowledge a plus.
  • This individual will solicit and evaluate, with assistance from the Purchasing Department, multiple subcontractor and equipment quotes, understand construction field conditions, and prepare schedules encompassing this information.
  • Skilled in reading and understanding drawings, specifications, and bid documents.
  • Ability to accurately compile a summary of materials, equipment, and labor.
  • Understand construction field conditions, means and methods, and project schedules.
  • Quickpen / Autobid software experience preferred.
  • Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, and Bluebeam experience preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • You will be responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and preparing bid proposals in the most attractive manner to general contractors and owners.

What We Will Bring to the Table

  • A collaborative, family-friendly work environment
  • Knowledge and expertise that has helped us grow and thrive for nearly 120 years.
  • Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, including health and life insurance, a robust wellness program, 401(k), and profit sharing.
  • A robust PTO program designed to support real work–life balance


Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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