HVAC Estimator

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Preconstruction Estimator in Charlotte, NC to lead accurate cost estimates for mid-to-large commercial and institutional HVAC projects. You will evaluate equipment, materials, and subcontractor buyouts while partnering with Superintendents and Project Managers to ensure bids meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in construction management or mechanical engineering with 3–5 years of estimating HVAC work, and strong written and verbal communication skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering preferred, with 3–5 years estimating large commercial HVAC projects.
• Familiarity with State Building Codes, OSHPD and ASHRAE standards is required.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Estimate mid-to-large commercial and institutional HVAC projects.
• Estimate equipment, material, and subcontractor buyouts.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Managers to ensure accurate bids.
• Submit bids within required deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of HVAC and construction standards.
• Read plans/specifications to determine estimated costs.
• Use company estimating tools to ensure consistent estimates.

Skills

Estimating

Vendor negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Estimating tools

Job description

Salary: $60,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

Serving HVAC clients in North and South Carolina, we are known for the highest-quality custom heating and cooling systems, abundant ingenuity, attentive service, and competitive pricing. An MWBE-certified company, we maintain a core team of highly trained engineers, project managers, superintendents, and technicians who can satisfy your most complex specifications. Our customers find that we are both highly resourceful and responsive, bringing them back to us project after project.

Why join us

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Bonus opportunities

Job Details

• Responsible for estimating mid-to-large commercial and institution HVAC projects.
• Responsible for equipment, material and subcontractor buyouts
• Work with Superintendents and Project Managers to ensure bids are accurate
• Responsible for getting all bids submitted within required deadlines
• Maintain a working knowledge of HVAC and construction standards
• Read, understand and use provided plans and specifications to determine accurately estimated cost of jobs
• Use company estimating tools to provide consistent estimates

HVAC PRECONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• The Preconstruction Estimator will read all plans and specifications of jobs prior to bidding job and will create accurate cost estimates.
• Must be able to negotiate pricing with vendors
• Must be able to correctly bid jobs which come in at estimated costs

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Mechanical Engineering preferred paired with a minimum of 3 to 5 years estimating large Commercial HVAC jobs.
• Familiar with State Building Codes, OSHPD, ASHRAE standards required.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.