Mechanical Chief Estimator

Company: Liberty Personnel Services, Inc
Location: Syosset
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Chief Mechanical Estimator Review bid documents and RFP to determine the extent of the work scope and the support needed from subcontractors and vendors in the preparation of the estimate (labor, materials, equipment). Review and define initial subcontractor work scopes, as well as contact subcontractors and vendors to secure quotes for final estimate. Providing quantitative take-offs for equipment, materials and fixtures. Review vendor and subcontractor quotes for compliance with bid documents. Contact suppliers for cost information and material availability. Properly secures and prevents access to confidential business materials. Train new and Junior Staff on process, techniques, methods. Other tasks and duties, as assigned. Deals with multiple projects/tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines. May work individually or on teams, as needed. Works effectively and honestly with a wide set of internal and external clients, as well as vendors and subcontractors. Work Environment: Office (possible visits to sites). Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the estimating team, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely bid delivery. Develop bid strategies, review RFPs, and lead pre-bid meetings with project stakeholders. Perform detailed quantity take-offs and pricing for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors. Implement and refine cost-code systems, labor productivity factors, and unit pricing standards. Manage vendor/subcontractor RFQs, evaluate proposals, and negotiate pricing. Prepare and present competitive bids, budgets, and design-assist proposals for projects Collaborate with executives, project managers, and field leadership to align estimating with execution. Mentor and develop junior estimators, fostering a high-performing and accountable team. Maintain and update historical cost data, market pricing, and estimating tools. Qualifications 10 years of estimating experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record leading bids on commercial, industrial, or multifamily projects ($5M). Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Ability to balance detail orientation with big-picture strategy. Must be local to the area to be considered. Company Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move! Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month. Established in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on: Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists. Company Description Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

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