Mechanical Senior Estimator
Company: Blue Ridge Executive Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Role Overview We are looking for a Mechanical Estimator to head
our mechanical estimate group. Projects are in the Greater New York
City Area, and the ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge
of HVAC and Plumbing trades and practices. The Mechanical Chief
Estimator oversees the direction of an estimating team within a
group, office, or region. Develops and implements the estimating
business plans and activities. Organizes and manages the execution
of the cost estimate deliverable process from initial client
meeting through to final client acceptance. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management
Understanding and working knowledge of the various New York
contracting Agencies Assigns and manages and teaches project
staffing levels and workforce plans. Understanding and ability to
price scopes of work utilizing man-hours and crews and production.
At least 10 years of experience in estimating, planning, or cost
engineering on engineering, procurement, and construction HVAC and
Plumbing projects. Ability to manage the development of estimates
from inception to completion, including developing an achievable
estimate plan, inclusive of budget, preliminary schedule, and
leading the estimating team in executing the estimate. Previous
field experience on large-scale ($250M) mechanical projects.
Expertise to ensure estimate quality and integrity Must be highly
articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving,
and strong decision-making abilities. A track record of
collaborating to develop proposal strategies with the project
manager or proposal manager and joint venture partners, as
applicable. Demonstrated ability to establish the conceptual scopes
of estimates and studies when definition is not available; applies
experience and expert judgment to compensate for undefined scope.
Experienced with bid evaluations of cost and schedule criteria and
prepares bid evaluations. May participate in discussions with
vendors, and pricing discussions with senior leadership. Experience
identifying risks and participating in mitigation planning; can
assesses the uncertainties associated with productivity, material
pricing, wage rates and quantity variation. Demonstrated analytical
and quantitative skills to assess estimates and compare with
historical performance on projects. Experience reviewing and
recommending approval of major estimates. Responsible for the
quality and integrity of estimates produced by the team. Audits to
ensure the quality of estimating functions. Reviews estimate basis
and assumptions for completeness and reasonableness. Ensures that
lessons learned are incorporated into estimates. Demonstrated
ability to lead or direct discussions in management reviews.
Presents estimates to senior management. Experience establishing or
updating estimating policies, standards, procedures and training
programs, including providing input to WDF’s Estimating Department
and adhere to policies that may apply across national business
units. Can develop and conduct estimating training programs that
include developing curricula and presenting material. Demonstrated
expert knowledge of estimating, cost engineering, and scheduling
work processes and systems. Timberline, Navisworks,P6 Knowledge of
engineering, procurement, and construction functions customarily
acquired through extensive experience in the Mechanical
Construction industry. Experience using standard software
applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and
PowerBI to analyze and present estimating and project performance
data. Timberline, Navisworks, Revit, Trimble
Keywords: Blue Ridge Executive Search, East Orange , Mechanical Senior Estimator, Engineering , New York City, New Jersey
