Commercial Mechanical Estimator: HVAC, Plumbing & Piping

Loenbro; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Loenbro Southeast is seeking a Commercial Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction projects, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and mechanical systems. This role analyzes plans, specs, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and schedules to develop bid proposals.

You will collaborate with project managers, vendors, engineers, and clients through preconstruction and bidding, review bid documents, perform takeoffs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in CM/Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of commercial mechanical estimating experience required.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, piping, and mechanical construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans, specifications, contracts, and bid documents.
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for HVAC, plumbing, piping, and other mechanical systems.
• Develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost estimates.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations.
• Prepare bid proposals, budgets, and change order pricing.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and site visits.
• Ensure estimate accuracy and compliance with codes and standards.

Skills

HVAC systems

Cost estimation

Reading drawings

Vendor management

Quantity takeoffs

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Trimble

FastEST

QuoteSoft

AutoBid Mechanical

Bluebeam

Job description

Loenbro Southeast is seeking a Commercial Mechanical Estimator to prepare accurate cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction projects, including HVAC, plumbing, piping, sheet metal, and mechanical systems. This role analyzes plans, specs, labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor pricing, and schedules to develop bid proposals.

You will collaborate with project managers, vendors, engineers, and clients through preconstruction and bidding, review bid documents, perform takeoffs, and