Estimator Jobs in Connecticut
Estimator jobs in Connecticut concentrate in construction, defense manufacturing, and infrastructure, with steady demand across commercial building, government contracting, and industrial projects throughout the state. Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven are the primary hiring centers, where large employers like Turner Construction, Assa Abloy, and United Technologies affiliates have maintained long-term estimating teams. The most in-demand specialties are construction cost estimating, mechanical and electrical systems, and defense procurement. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Overview - Mechanical Estimator
DePco Mechanical LLC – Plainville, CT
Full-Time | In-Office
DePco Mechanical LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our team. We specialize in Plumbing and HVAC for large-scale residential and multifamily construction projects throughout Connecticut and Maine.
The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare complete and competitive Plumbing and HVAC bids for general contractors, from initial review of bid documents through final proposal submission. This includes reviewing plans and specifications, performing detailed takeoffs, developing labor and material costs, obtaining vendor and subcontractor pricing, and preparing complete bid proposals.
The Mechanical Estimator will also assist with purchasing and vendor coordination after projects are awarded, helping ensure that the materials and equipment carried in the estimate are properly transitioned into the project.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complete Plumbing and HVAC estimates and bids for general contractors
- Review invitations to bid and determine project scope and estimating requirements
- Review construction drawings, specifications, addenda, bid forms, schedules, and other bid documents
- Perform detailed material and equipment takeoffs
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs
- Solicit pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Review and compare quotations for pricing, scope, availability, lead times, and compliance with project requirements
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, alternates, allowances, and potential cost impacts
- Prepare complete bid proposals, including scope of work, pricing, alternates, exclusions, and clarifications
- Track bid deadlines, addenda, RFIs, and other preconstruction requirements
- Work with management to review estimates and finalize pricing prior to bid submission
- Submit bids and supporting documentation to general contractors as required
- Respond to post-bid questions, scope reviews, revisions, and pricing requests
- Prepare pricing for bid revisions and value-engineering options when requested
- Maintain organized estimating files, takeoffs, vendor quotations, bid documents, and pricing history
- Assist with the transition of awarded projects from estimating to project management
- Assist with purchasing materials and equipment for awarded projects
- Prepare and issue purchase orders as needed
- Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and material requirements
- Work closely with project managers and field personnel to ensure estimated scope and material requirements are properly carried into the project
Qualifications
- Previous mechanical construction estimating experience is required
- Strong experience with Plumbing and/or HVAC estimating
- Experience preparing and submitting construction bids to general contractors
- Experience with large-scale residential, multifamily, apartment, condominium, affordable housing, mixed-use, senior living, or similar construction projects preferred
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents
- Experience performing detailed material and equipment takeoffs
- Ability to develop labor and material costs and prepare complete project estimates
- Experience obtaining and comparing vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Understanding of construction bidding, scope review, exclusions, alternates, and proposal preparation
- Purchasing, procurement, and purchase-order experience is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects throughout the estimating and bidding process
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and estimating software
- Experience with QuickBooks and Procore is a plus
- Construction-related degree or certification is a plus but not required
About DePco Mechanical
DePco Mechanical LLC is an established mechanical contractor located in Plainville, Connecticut, specializing in Plumbing and HVAC for large-scale residential construction.
Since 1997, DePco Mechanical has provided mechanical contracting services throughout Connecticut. Our projects include multifamily housing, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, senior living communities, apartments, and other large-scale residential construction.
We work closely with general contractors, owners, developers, vendors, and subcontractors from the bidding and preconstruction stages through project completion.
We are looking for an experienced estimator who can take ownership of the estimating process — reviewing bid opportunities, understanding the complete mechanical scope, developing accurate pricing, and preparing competitive bids for submission to general contractors.
Benefits
DePco Mechanical LLC offers:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company matching
Position: Full-Time, In-Office
Location: Plainville, CT
Compensation: Based on experience
DePco Mechanical LLC is an AA/EOE employer.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Overview - Mechanical Estimator
DePco Mechanical LLC – Plainville, CT
Full-Time | In-Office
DePco Mechanical LLC is seeking an experienced Mechanical Estimator to join our team. We specialize in Plumbing and HVAC for large-scale residential and multifamily construction projects throughout Connecticut and Maine.
The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare complete and competitive Plumbing and HVAC bids for general contractors, from initial review of bid documents through final proposal submission. This includes reviewing plans and specifications, performing detailed takeoffs, developing labor and material costs, obtaining vendor and subcontractor pricing, and preparing complete bid proposals.
The Mechanical Estimator will also assist with purchasing and vendor coordination after projects are awarded, helping ensure that the materials and equipment carried in the estimate are properly transitioned into the project.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complete Plumbing and HVAC estimates and bids for general contractors
- Review invitations to bid and determine project scope and estimating requirements
- Review construction drawings, specifications, addenda, bid forms, schedules, and other bid documents
- Perform detailed material and equipment takeoffs
- Develop labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, and other project costs
- Solicit pricing from vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Review and compare quotations for pricing, scope, availability, lead times, and compliance with project requirements
- Identify scope gaps, exclusions, clarifications, alternates, allowances, and potential cost impacts
- Prepare complete bid proposals, including scope of work, pricing, alternates, exclusions, and clarifications
- Track bid deadlines, addenda, RFIs, and other preconstruction requirements
- Work with management to review estimates and finalize pricing prior to bid submission
- Submit bids and supporting documentation to general contractors as required
- Respond to post-bid questions, scope reviews, revisions, and pricing requests
- Prepare pricing for bid revisions and value-engineering options when requested
- Maintain organized estimating files, takeoffs, vendor quotations, bid documents, and pricing history
- Assist with the transition of awarded projects from estimating to project management
- Assist with purchasing materials and equipment for awarded projects
- Prepare and issue purchase orders as needed
- Coordinate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, lead times, and material requirements
- Work closely with project managers and field personnel to ensure estimated scope and material requirements are properly carried into the project
Qualifications
- Previous mechanical construction estimating experience is required
- Strong experience with Plumbing and/or HVAC estimating
- Experience preparing and submitting construction bids to general contractors
- Experience with large-scale residential, multifamily, apartment, condominium, affordable housing, mixed-use, senior living, or similar construction projects preferred
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, addenda, and bid documents
- Experience performing detailed material and equipment takeoffs
- Ability to develop labor and material costs and prepare complete project estimates
- Experience obtaining and comparing vendor and subcontractor pricing
- Understanding of construction bidding, scope review, exclusions, alternates, and proposal preparation
- Purchasing, procurement, and purchase-order experience is preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects throughout the estimating and bidding process
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and estimating software
- Experience with QuickBooks and Procore is a plus
- Construction-related degree or certification is a plus but not required
About DePco Mechanical
DePco Mechanical LLC is an established mechanical contractor located in Plainville, Connecticut, specializing in Plumbing and HVAC for large-scale residential construction.
Since 1997, DePco Mechanical has provided mechanical contracting services throughout Connecticut. Our projects include multifamily housing, affordable housing, mixed-use developments, senior living communities, apartments, and other large-scale residential construction.
We work closely with general contractors, owners, developers, vendors, and subcontractors from the bidding and preconstruction stages through project completion.
We are looking for an experienced estimator who can take ownership of the estimating process — reviewing bid opportunities, understanding the complete mechanical scope, developing accurate pricing, and preparing competitive bids for submission to general contractors.
Benefits
DePco Mechanical LLC offers:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company matching
Position: Full-Time, In-Office
Location: Plainville, CT
Compensation: Based on experience
DePco Mechanical LLC is an AA/EOE employer.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Estimator Job Market in Connecticut
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in estimator jobs across Connecticut.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field
- Proficiency with estimating software such as Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or Sage Estimating
- Three or more years of estimating experience in construction or manufacturing environments
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings accurately
- Strong working knowledge of Connecticut building codes and regional subcontractor markets
- ASPE certification or LEED accreditation preferred for commercial and institutional projects
Estimator Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a estimator in Connecticut?
Most Connecticut estimators start with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related technical field, then gain experience through junior estimating or project coordinator roles. Connecticut does not require a state-issued license specifically for estimators, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold ASPE certification or who are pursuing it through the American Society of Professional Estimators. Large Connecticut construction firms and defense contractors typically hire candidates who can demonstrate hands-on takeoff and bid preparation experience.
How much do estimators make in Connecticut?
Estimators in Connecticut earn a median of about $81,030 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,020 for the lowest 10% to over $136,830 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire estimators in Connecticut?
Connecticut estimator roles are posted by Michels, Phalcon, and Turner Construction Company and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Connecticut's mix of large commercial contractors, defense manufacturers, and infrastructure firms means estimating demand is distributed across both the Hartford metro and the coastal industrial corridor.
Which Connecticut cities have the most estimator jobs?
Bethel, South Windsor, and Bristol consistently post the most estimator openings in Connecticut. Hartford drives volume through state government contracts and commercial development, while Bridgeport and New Haven anchor the coastal corridor where manufacturing, infrastructure, and institutional construction keep estimating teams active year-round.
Are there remote estimator jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. About 13% of estimator openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting that most estimating work requires regular site visits, subcontractor meetings, and hands-on plan review. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely are quantity takeoff, bid assembly, and cost database management.
How can I get hired as a estimator in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a junior estimator or estimating assistant role at a mid-size Connecticut general contractor, where you support senior estimators on bid packages and learn takeoff software on live projects. Construction management programs at Central Connecticut State University and the University of New Haven produce graduates that local firms actively recruit. Candidates who can demonstrate Bluebeam proficiency or who have completed an ASPE student chapter program have a measurable edge in Connecticut interviews.
Where can I find and apply to estimator jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to estimator jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings updated regularly. Search the roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background and target market.
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