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Project Estimator

Leeds Professional Resources
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Roles and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • 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.


  • Qualifications and Education Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in the HVAC/Plumbing industry.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and understand blueprints and construction plans and
  • specifications.
  • Ability to understanding HVAC systems and controls and basic HAVC principles,
  • concepts, and perform calculations
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office related products.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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