Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Estimator

Kintec Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Kintec Search seeks an experienced HVAC Estimator for NYC commercial projects. Review drawings, perform takeoffs, and develop comprehensive cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractors.

You will solicit quotes, identify bid risks, and support value engineering to optimize project outcomes. Coordinate bid packages with project managers and operations, manage multiple opportunities, and ensure timely handoffs.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of estimating experience in commercial HVAC or mechanical contracting.
• Experience pricing NYC commercial work (tenant fit-outs, renovations, upgrades).
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, ductwork, piping, and controls.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, specs, schedules, and bid requirements.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, labor pricing, vendor quotes, and bid prep.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating software.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate with project teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings, specifications, bid documents, and addenda for NYC commercial projects.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, and controls.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Request, compare, and level quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, and bid risks.
• Prepare RFIs, clarifications, and organized estimate packages.
• Support value engineering and evaluate alternate equipment and approaches.
• Manage bid opportunities and deadlines, coordinating with PMs and operations.

Skills

Estimating

Takeoffs

Bluebeam

Excel

Vendor quotes

Bid preparation

Communication

Cost analysis

Tools

Bluebeam

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, bid documents, and addenda for NYC commercial projects.
• Perform detailed takeoffs for HVAC equipment, ductwork, piping, controls, insulation, and related materials.
• Estimate labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and other project expenses.
• Request, compare, and level quotes from equipment suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Identify scope gaps, exclusions, design conflicts, constructability concerns, and bid risks.
• Prepare RFIs, bid clarifications, qualifications, and organized estimate packages.
• Support value engineering and evaluate alternate equipment, systems, and installation approaches.
• Manage several bid opportunities and deadlines while coordinating estimate handoffs with project managers and operations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of estimating experience with a commercial HVAC or mechanical contractor.
• Experience pricing NYC commercial work such as tenant fit-outs, interior renovations, occupied-building upgrades, and mechanical system replacements.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including air-handling equipment, ductwork, hydronic and refrigerant piping, and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, schedules, and bid requirements.
• Experience with quantity takeoffs, labor pricing, vendor quotes, and competitive bid preparation.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating or takeoff software.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate clearly with project teams, general contractors, and suppliers.

Preferred Experience

• Plan-and-spec and negotiated commercial projects.
• NYC construction bidding and coordination with general contractors and construction managers.
• Experience taking projects from estimate through turnover to project management.

Competitive salary based on experience, with benefits.