Commercial HVAC Estimator
gpacBismarck (ND)
Commercial HVAC Estimator
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gpacBismarck (ND)
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and InstallersPlumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
SENIORITY
Senior
About the role
Commercial HVAC Estimator We are seeking a results-oriented Commercial HVAC Estimator with progressive estimating experience in mechanical construction. Join a Houston market contractor with 20+ years delivering HVAC, refrigeration, chilled water, controls, sheet metal, and full lifecycle mechanical services for commercial, healthcare, industrial, hospitality and institutional clients.
What You Will Do:
- Lead quantity takeoffs, detailed cost builds, and line-item assemblies for commercial HVAC and mechanical scopes
- Review plans/specs for ductwork, piping, equipment, controls, insulating, and balancing scopes
- Prepare complete bid packages for new construction and remodel contracts ($100K–$4M+)Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and vendor pricing
- Identify value-engineering opportunities while protecting margin
- Work with leadership to refine pricing assumptions and model historical data
- What We Expect3–5+ years commercial HVAC estimating experience
- Proficiency reading blueprints, specifications, and mechanical details
- Familiarity with HVAC equipment, chillers, rooftop units, pumps, VAV/controls, and piping systems
- Strong analytical skills, organized documentation, and estimating software literacy
- Coachable, detail-oriented, team-focused
- Why It's a Great Opportunity
- Full-service mechanical workload with deeper scope than pure HVAC reps
- Stable backlog and diverse project pipeline
- Competitive pay with benefits and retirement match
- Opportunity for growth and preconstruction leadership
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