Senior HVAC Estimator

Core Talent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Talent in Brisbane is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead tendering across commercial, industrial and institutional projects. You will review drawings, prepare cost estimates and liaise with clients and suppliers.

The role offers exposure to design & construct HVAC solutions with opportunities to drive value engineering and contribute to project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Estimator in building services or HVAC.
• Experience pricing HVAC projects in design and construct.
• Strong knowledge of labour, materials and subcontractor pricing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and submission of mechanical HVAC tenders across commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
• Review architectural, mechanical and hydraulic drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and comprehensive tender submissions.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring competitive pricing and scope coverage.
• Undertake material, labour, plant and equipment take-offs.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, qualifications and potential commercial exposures.
• Work alongside engineering and design teams to identify value engineering opportunities and alternative design solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender reviews, client meetings and project handover meetings.
• Support the transition of successful tenders through to project delivery teams.Contribute to estimating processes, pricing strategies and the continued development of the estimating function.

Skills

Mechanical Estimator

HVAC contracting

Pricing HVAC projects

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Supplier negotiations

Building services

Job description

AUD 150000 - 200000 per annum, + Package

Senior HVAC Estimator

Location: Brisbane, QLD
Salary: $150k - $200k + Super + Benefits

Mechanical HVAC | Building Services | Design & Construct

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior HVAC Estimator to join a growing and well-established building services contractor in Brisbane. The business specialises in delivering mechanical HVAC design and construct solutions across a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial and technically complex projects throughout Queensland and nationally. With strong project capability spanning engineering, design, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, the business has developed a reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality mechanical solutions across a range of sectors.

The Projects

• Major commercial developments and premium office buildings.
• Healthcare facilities, hospitals and medical environments.
• Education facilities, universities and institutional projects.
• Government buildings and public infrastructure.
• Industrial facilities, manufacturing and distribution centres.
• Data centres and technology facilities.
• Laboratory and cleanroom environments.
• Large-scale HVAC upgrades, refurbishments and building services installations.

Projects will incorporate a variety of mechanical systems, including chilled water, air conditioning, ventilation, industrial exhaust, mechanical plant and associated building management and control systems.

The Role

Reporting into senior management, you will take ownership of the estimating function across a range of mechanical HVAC projects, working closely with internal engineering, design and project delivery teams to develop accurate, competitive and commercially viable tenders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the preparation and submission of mechanical HVAC tenders across commercial, industrial and institutional projects.
• Review architectural, mechanical and hydraulic drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
• Develop detailed cost estimates, bills of quantities and comprehensive tender submissions.
• Obtain and evaluate supplier and subcontractor quotations, ensuring competitive pricing and scope coverage.
• Undertake material, labour, plant and equipment take-offs.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, qualifications and potential commercial exposures.
• Work alongside engineering and design teams to identify value engineering opportunities and alternative design solutions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors throughout the tender process.
• Attend tender reviews, client meetings and project handover meetings.
• Support the transition of successful tenders through to project delivery teams.Contribute to estimating processes, pricing strategies and the continued development of the estimating function.

About You

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

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Estimator or Senior Mechanical Estimator within the building services or HVAC contracting industry.
• Demonstrated experience pricing mechanical HVAC projects within a design and construct environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, HVAC systems and installation methodologies.
• Experience estimating projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare or institutional sectors.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong knowledge of labour, materials, subcontractor pricing and mechanical equipment costs.
• Established relationships with mechanical suppliers and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify project risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple tenders and competing deadlines.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established and growing mechanical building services contractor.
• Work across an impressive portfolio of technically diverse projects.
• Be part of a business with in-house engineering, design and project delivery capabilities.
• Play an influential role in securing major projects and driving business growth.
• Work alongside an experienced leadership and project delivery team.
• Genuine opportunity to contribute to the continued expansion of the Queensland mechanical division.