WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions ยท 12 hours ago
Chief Estimator (Mechanical)
Bellingham Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expWRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions is a leading mechanical HVAC contractor seeking a Chief Estimator to lead HVAC and piping estimating operations. This senior-level role is responsible for overseeing mechanical estimating strategy, preconstruction leadership, and team development for complex construction projects.
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Responsibilities
Lead HVAC and piping estimating for commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects
Develop standardized estimating procedures, pricing models, and bid strategies
Analyze historical cost data and market conditions to improve estimate accuracy
Oversee estimating databases, bid management systems, and cost history tools
Lead pre-bid meetings, go/no-go decisions, and pricing strategy sessions
Prepare and/or oversee detailed mechanical estimates using Trimble estimating software
Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for HVAC and piping pricing
Review final estimate packages for completeness, accuracy, and risk exposure
Participate in scope reviews, page turns, and project turnover meetings
Support proposal development, scope letters, and value engineering efforts
Manage, mentor, and develop a mechanical estimating team
Support recruiting, onboarding, and training of HVAC estimators
Establish performance metrics and accountability within the estimating department
Promote a strong safety-first culture during preconstruction planning
Partner with project management, operations, and executive leadership
Support client presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations
Lead estimating-to-operations handoff and pre-planning efforts
Assist with change order pricing and contract reviews as needed
Build long-term relationships with clients, engineers, and trade partners
Qualification
Required
10+ years of mechanical HVAC and piping estimating experience
10+ years of experience with construction contracts, preconstruction, and estimating strategy
Extensive experience with Trimble estimating and takeoff software
5+ years of experience leading or mentoring mechanical estimating teams
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Mechanical HVAC and piping estimating experience
Construction contracts and preconstruction strategy
Trimble estimating and takeoff software proficiency
Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
Experience in large-scale HVAC and piping projects
Strong operational support experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave
Short-term incentive plan
Company
WRS - Worldwide Recruitment Solutions
Worldwide Recruitment Solutions (WRS) is a global workforce solutions and recruitment consultancy delivering end-to-end services across the Power & Renewables, Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Offshore Energy, and USA Construction sectors.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase