Senior Estimator

A career at MSS is not just a job — it’s collaborating with the best talent in the business. It’s having a part in building a better future. It’s making a difference in people’s lives.

The success of MSS is a direct reflection of the dedication, passion, and hard work of our team. Since 1996, MSS has taken pride in retaining some of the best talent in the industry by promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and empowerment.

The well‑being of our team members, including their health and financial security, is important to us. We take care of our team by offering market‑competitive benefits to all eligible employees.

MSS offers opportunities for students to explore the field of mechanical construction, security, controls, and fire & life safety. If you think this is the right path for you, we’d love to talk to you about our internship program. As an intern, you’ll have a chance to learn hands‑on the functional skills necessary to be successful in the industry.

MSS also offers DOL registered apprenticeship opportunities in North and South Carolina for:

As a result of our phenomenal growth, MSS Solutions, LLC has an opening for a Senior Estimator
. If you are an experienced professional who is looking to grow your career and contribute fresh and innovative ideas to serve our customers, this is an opportunity you should explore!

Candidate will be responsible for creating detailed cost estimates consisting of materials, sub-contractors, purchased equipment, labor, and other project related activities to assist Managers and Project Managers in bidding on or determining price of project.

• Assume key role throughout estimating, bidding, vendor and subcontractor proposal review and purchasing processes
• Work alongside Director of Preconstruction and Company leadership team to determine bid or no bid
• Assist Director of Preconstruction in assigning lead estimator for each project based on skillset and schedule alignment
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to direct reports; supervise/mentor the work of other estimators
• Perform detailed quantity take‑offs of HVAC equipment and systems, including hydronic and air sides.
• Ability to develop budgets from narratives during schematic design and through design development and to construction documents
• Develop bid packages/contract scopes of work for subcontractors, evaluate subcontractor bids and issue contracts
• Be involved throughout the estimating, bidding, vendor and subcontractor proposal review and purchasing processes.
• Prepares, finalizes, and reviews preliminary and/or final proposal / submittal complete.
• Assists leadership team and Project Managers with technical support
• Develops, evaluates, and discusses possible solutions with Manager, Project Manager, Sub‑contractor, Supplier, and/or customer
• Coordinates selection, pricing, and integrates equipment, controls, and services for each project.
• Provides leadership to the team, resolve issues and solve problems that arise
• Performs construction plan review or other requirements as determined by project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet all of the customer’s facility requirements
• Prepares and reviews contract terms and conditions using standard contract templates when applicable
• Assists Director in developing project fulfillment schedule with project team
• Resolves major deviations from scope with team after Project Scope Validation
• Provides knowledge and consultation in the form of developing facility‑related solutions for the customer’s problems. Determines project needs, constraints, and responsibilities to meet the entire customer’s Building system design and installation requirements
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices
• Visit client sites and project sites to survey conditions and make observations as needed.
• Assist in the interview and selection of new estimators
• Monitor staff performance and complete performance reviews
• Collaborates with team members to solicit proper expertise in order to meet customer needs.
• Assist Director in managing total preconstruction efforts
• Ot…