Senior Mechanical Estimator - HVAC

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare complete mechanical estimates for commercial and industrial HVAC projects including sheet metal, HVAC piping, process piping, and related mechanical systems.
• Perform detailed labor and material takeoffs utilizing Trimble AutoBid estimating software.
• Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, addenda, and bid documents to establish complete project scope.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor pricing for competitive bids, negotiated work, and design/build projects.
• Solicit, review, and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Identify scope gaps, constructability concerns, project risks, and potential value-engineering opportunities.
• Prepare bid proposals including scope, qualifications, exclusions, and clarifications.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and perform jobsite visits as required.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering, field operations, and vendors during estimating and project turnover.
• Assist with budgeting, conceptual estimating, and preconstruction efforts.
• Maintain accurate estimating documentation, historical pricing, and labor information.
• Provide guidance and support to junior estimating staff and assist in developing department estimating standards and procedures.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of mechanical construction estimating experience required.
• Extensive experience estimating both HVAC sheet metal and mechanical piping systems.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial and industrial HVAC construction methods, materials, equipment, and labor requirements.
• Proficiency with Trimble AutoBid Mechanical and AutoBid SheetMetal strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of labor productivity, equipment pricing, subcontractor scope, and project scheduling.
• Experience with design/build, plan-and-specification, and negotiated mechanical construction projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, and standard estimating/project-management software.
• Strong organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• College degree not required; relevant mechanical construction experience is the primary qualification.

What We Offer:

• Salary range of $105,000-$145,000, based on experience.
• Relaxed, professional work environment.
• Paid time off.
• Hybrid / work-from-home flexibility.
• Medical insurance and additional company benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Long-term opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of Westside Mechanical's estimating department.