HVAC Estimator

Design & Build Recruitment; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pre-construction support

Career development

Melbourne location

Exposure to data centre projects

Descripción de la vacante

Design & Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced HVAC Estimator to join a Tier 1 contractor in Melbourne. You will lead pre-construction activities, prepare cost estimates, take-offs, and supplier quotations for commercial HVAC projects, including data centres and large-scale installations.

You will collaborate with project teams, suppliers and clients to ensure competitive pricing, manage tender documentation, and contribute to value engineering initiatives.

Formación

• Experience in HVAC or mechanical services estimating for commercial construction.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems and mechanical services installations.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and technical docs.
• Experience with detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates.
• Commercial awareness of project costs, margins and tenders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Proficiency with estimating software and MS Office.
• Relevant mechanical qualification, trade background or equivalent will be highly regarded.

Responsabilidades

• Review drawings, specs and tender docs to establish scope and pricing.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for HVAC and mechanical services.
• Complete quantity take-offs for equipment, materials, labour.
• Obtain supplier/subcontractor quotations and ensure competitive pricing.
• Identify risks, scope gaps and cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with tender preparation and submissions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders through tender.
• Support value engineering with alternative solutions.
• Maintain tender records and cost databases.
• Assist handover of successful tenders to delivery team.

Conocimientos

HVAC estimating experience

Interpret drawings & specs

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

MS Office proficiency

Educación

Mechanical engineering qualification or trade background

Herramientas

Estimating software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Tier 1 HVAC Contractor | Melbourne, VIC

$110,000 - $120,000 + Super

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HVAC Estimator to join a leading Tier 1 contractor based in Melbourne.

With a strong pipeline of projects and a reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical services solutions, this is an opportunity to join an established team working across a range of major commercial projects.

You will play a key role in the pre-construction process, preparing accurate and competitive tenders while working closely with project teams, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are priced effectively and delivered successfully.

This role would suit an estimator with a background in commercial HVAC or mechanical services who is looking to take the next step within a well-established contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project drawings, specifications and tender documentation to establish project scope and pricing requirements.
• Prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates for commercial HVAC and mechanical services projects.
• Complete quantity take-offs for mechanical equipment, materials, labour and associated services.
• Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring pricing is competitive and aligned with project requirements.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, scope gaps and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of competitive tenders and quotations.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and internal stakeholders throughout the tender process.
• Support value engineering initiatives and provide alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate estimating records, cost databases and tender documentation.
• Assist with the handover of successful tenders to the project delivery team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in HVAC or mechanical services estimating within the commercial construction industry.
• A strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems and mechanical services installations.
• The ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Experience completing detailed quantity take-offs and preparing cost estimates.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, margins and tendering processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A high level of attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.
• A relevant mechanical engineering qualification, trade background or equivalent industry experience will be highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• $110,000 - $120,000 + Super, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor, working on Data Centres and Commercial Projects
• Exposure to major commercial HVAC and mechanical services projects.
• A supportive and experienced pre-construction team.
• Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
• A convenient Melbourne location.