Senior Estimator

Join a leading mechanical contractor in the Raleigh market as a Senior HVAC Estimator on the preconstruction team. This role is pivotal in securing and delivering large-scale commercial and industrial projects through accurate cost estimates, strategic bidding, and collaboration with project management, operations, and executive leadership. Work on high-profile projects across healthcare, data centers, life sciences, higher education, manufacturing, and commercial construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed HVAC estimates for commercial and industrial mechanical construction projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and project documents to determine scope and pricing requirements.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, subcontractor, and equipment pricing.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Lead bid reviews and present estimating strategies to senior leadership.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and cost-saving solutions.
• Maintain and develop relationships with general contractors, owners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with project management teams during project handoff and preconstruction phases.
• Analyze historical project data and market trends to improve estimating accuracy.
• Assist with budgeting, conceptual estimates, design-build proposals, and negotiated work.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HVAC estimating experience within the mechanical construction industry.
• Proven experience estimating commercial HVAC projects ranging from $1M to $50M+.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems including ductwork, piping, chillers, boilers, VRF, controls, and related mechanical systems.
• Experience with design-build and plan-and-spec projects.
• Proficiency with estimating software such as Trimble Autobid, QuoteSoft, FastEST, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of labor productivity, material pricing, and construction means and methods.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to mentor junior estimators and contribute to team development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience estimating healthcare, life sciences, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects.
• Local knowledge of the North Carolina construction market.
• LEED, ASHE, or industry-related certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and stable work environment
• Opportunity to work on some of the most exciting mechanical construction projects in the Southeast