HVAC Estimator

AllSearch Recruiting; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits package

401k with 100% match on up to 3%, 50%

Job summary

AllSearch Recruiting is assisting a Secaucus, NJ-based mechanical contractor to hire an HVAC Estimator focused on piping for commercial and data-center projects. The role is in-office, handling detailed cost estimates, takeoffs, and bid packages.

Applicants should have 5+ years in HVAC piping estimation, strong Excel skills, and experience with construction PM and document-control tools. Base salary ranges $100k–$130k per year with benefits and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience specifically involving HVAC piping systems within mechanical construction.
• Experience estimating multimillion-dollar mechanical construction projects.
• Experience performing HVAC piping material takeoffs, quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and detailed cost estimates.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel for construction estimating and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed HVAC piping quantity takeoffs and prepare material, labor, equipment, and installation cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Analyze mechanical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and bid documents to determine HVAC piping project scope and estimated costs.
• Develop detailed bid quotations, bid packages, scope letters, and proposals for multimillion-dollar mechanical projects.
• Prepare conceptual, design-build, and budget estimates for HVAC piping installations.
• Collect and analyze historical cost data, labor rates, material pricing, and subcontractor quotations to develop project estimates.
• Review construction contracts, bid specifications, and scope documentation for project turnover.
• Attend job site walkthroughs, pre-bid meetings, and scope clarification meetings.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and clarify project requirements.
• Work with the Engineering Department to review mechanical system designs, piping layouts, and project specifications.
• Assist project managers with HVAC piping takeoffs, change order estimates, and pricing for changes in project scope.
• Use Microsoft Excel, estimating software, project management software, and document control systems to prepare and maintain estimating documentation.

Skills

HVAC estimation

Cost estimation

Bid development

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Estimating software

Project management software

Document control software

Job description

HVAC Estimator - HVAC Piping Services - Base Salary to 130k/year - Secaucus, NJ

• Our client is an established mechanical contracting company specializing in commercial HVAC piping, plumbing, and mechanical construction projects. They are seeking an experienced HVAC Estimator to support multimillion-dollar mechanical projects, including high-rise buildings, data centers, large commercial facilities, and mission-critical environments.
• The HVAC Estimator will prepare detailed cost estimates, piping material takeoffs, bid quotations, and proposal packages for commercial HVAC piping projects. This position requires direct experience estimating HVAC piping systems, not solely HVAC sheet metal or ductwork. Candidates must have experience with mechanical construction estimating, Microsoft Excel, and construction project management and document control software.
• This is a full-time, in-office position based in Secaucus, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed HVAC piping quantity takeoffs and prepare material, labor, equipment, and installation cost estimates for commercial mechanical construction projects.
• Analyze mechanical drawings, blueprints, specifications, and bid documents to determine HVAC piping project scope and estimated costs.
• Develop detailed bid quotations, bid packages, scope letters, and proposals for multimillion-dollar mechanical projects.
• Prepare conceptual, design-build, and budget estimates for HVAC piping installations.
• Collect and analyze historical cost data, labor rates, material pricing, and subcontractor quotations to develop project estimates.
• Review construction contracts, bid specifications, and scope documentation for project turnover.
• Attend job site walkthroughs, pre-bid meetings, and scope clarification meetings.
• Coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to obtain pricing and clarify project requirements.
• Work with the Engineering Department to review mechanical system designs, piping layouts, and project specifications.
• Assist project managers with HVAC piping takeoffs, change order estimates, and pricing for changes in project scope.
• Use Microsoft Excel, estimating software, project management software, and document control systems to prepare and maintain estimating documentation.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of estimating experience specifically involving HVAC piping systems within mechanical construction.
• Experience estimating multimillion-dollar mechanical construction projects.
• Experience performing HVAC piping material takeoffs, quantity takeoffs, labor estimates, and detailed cost estimates.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel for construction estimating and cost analysis.
• Experience using construction project management and document control software.
• Working knowledge of construction and financial software packages.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local construction regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work daily from the Secaucus, NJ office.

Compensation:

• Base salary in the 100k - 130k/year range
• Comprehensive medical benefits package
• 401k with 100% match on up to 3%, 50% match up to 6%