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Sr. Mechanical Estimator

Bell

ROCHESTER, NYJob$70–110K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$70–110K/yr
Location
ROCHESTER, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Bell Company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Estimator for complex mechanical and plumbing projects in Rochester, New York. The role focuses on estimating for hospitals, laboratories, and large industrial and institutional projects. Candidates should have experience with similar projects and complete estimates, including design-build, design-assist, and hard-bid formats. The company offers employee stock contributions, an annual bonus program, benefits, and relocation assistance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical EstimatingPlumbing EstimatingDesign-Build EstimatingDesign-Assist EstimatingHard-Bid EstimatingComparative EstimatingSubcontractor ScopingPricing NegotiationSubcontractingVendor PricingBuyout NegotiationProject ControlsSubmittalsPurchase OrdersMaterial TakeoffsMaterial ReleasesCost AnalysisSpecification ReviewContract ReviewMentoringVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPrioritizationIndependent WorkHVAC Ductwork Estimating

Qualifications

$10M+ Project ExperienceConstruction Career InterestStable Work HistoryPre-Employment Drug ScreeningWillingness to RelocateFlexible Work Schedule

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN ROCHESTER, NY. THE RATE OF PAY IS $70-$110/k YEARLY. The Bell Company is a large Mechanical Contractor that takes on some of the most complex projects in our East Coast Market. This is your chance to become a part of this dynamic team. THE OPPORTUNITY: Senior Mechanical Estimator As a Senior Mechanical Estimator with The Bell Company, you will have the opportunity to use your skills to work on hospitals, laboratories, projects, large industrial and institutional projects. Additional information on our past and current projects can be found on our website: www.thebellcompany.com PAY RANGE: $70-$110k YEAR FOR SENIOR MECHANICAL ESTIMATOR THE BENEFITS: At the Bell Company we believe in rewarding members of our employees with more than just a competitive rate. We also offer: Being part of an EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY with the company contributing stock in the anticipated value of 3% to 6% of your gross (ESOP program) as well as an annual bonus program for all employees. Both programs are subject to vesting and/or company performance. Ongoing professional training and development Opportunities for advancement Defined annual bonus program based on Company performance Employer paid $50,000 life insurance Elective medical with 75% employer contribution, dental and supplemental benefits are available immediately 401 (k) program with 3% employer grant Paid vacation Paid holidays Relocation assistance available Job Requirements This is a position for a contractor that is in the self-perform mechanical and plumbing trades on complex industrial, institutional and health care projects. Estimates on similar type projects is required. Candidates must have the following credentials to be preferred: Complete mechanical and plumbing estimates with project size exceeding $10 million. Must have experience delivering complete estimates in Design Build, Design Assist, and Hard Bid Formats. HVAC Ductwork estimating experience is beneficial but not required Must have demonstrated experience in estimating in a hard-bid market. Must have demonstrated experience developing accurate estimates from schematic design documents. Ability to develop comparative estimates based on various design options. Must have experience in writing subcontractor scopes, negotiating pricing and issuing subcontracts. Must have experience soliciting pricing from vendors and suppliers as well as negotiating buy out pricing and scopes. Mentoring of Junior Estimators. Experience: Candidates must demonstrate a past work history and their desire for a career in construction. Experience in project controls such as submittals, purchase orders, material take offs and releases are required skills. Must demonstrate ability to fully review, understand, and quantify costs and requirements in front end specifications and contracts. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an industry-leading team and must maintain a willingness to relocate for project needs to take advantage of ample opportunities for advancement in our growing market. Additional Requirements: Maintain the ethics and professionalism of The Bell Company in the execution of the duties and responsibilities of the position. Dedicated, self-motivated with good verbal and people skills. Demonstrate a stable work history. Able to prioritize and work independently. Pass a pre-employment drug screening. Willing to work all hours and schedules assigned. The Bell Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Our focus marketplace is the Heavy Construction Industry (Mechanical Piping) and PLUMBING If you have experience in the following disciplines, we want to hear from you! Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjc1NDMzLjEwNDE3QHRoZWJlbGxjb21wYW55Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 2,601 open Estimator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–110K/yr
  • New York median$99–149K/yr82 salary ranges
  • US median$95–151K/yr1,721 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $90K, is 28% below the New York median midpoint ($125K) — in the lowest quarter of Estimator salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 101 open Estimator jobs in New York and 2,601 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Estimator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (2,102 postings).
Education
388 of the 2,601 open Estimator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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