HVAC Estimator — Preconstruction Lead ($5–15M)

Ambition Mechanical Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Mechanical Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a versatile HVAC Mechanical Estimator to lead our preconstruction efforts. You will manage the full lifecycle of bids for retrofit, ground-up, and complex commercial or industrial projects valued up to multi-millions.

You will develop concept budgets, perform schematic and final estimates, and collaborate with vendors and subs to ensure complete coverage of trades such as controls, insulation, and TAB.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of mechanical estimating experience.
• Deep understanding of HVAC systems, codes, and retrofitting.
• Experience using estimating tools listed (FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Trimble, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual, schematic, and final bid estimates for projects up to $15 million.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternatives to meet budget targets.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from subs to cover all trades (controls, insulation, TAB).
• Provide cradle-to-grave turnover briefs to project managers for seamless bid-to-execution transition.

Skills

HVAC estimation

Estimating knowledge

Building codes knowledge

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

FastPIPE

FastDUCT

Trimble

Bluebeam

Job description

Ambition Mechanical Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a versatile HVAC Mechanical Estimator to lead our preconstruction efforts. You will manage the full lifecycle of bids for retrofit, ground-up, and complex commercial or industrial projects valued up to multi-millions.

You will develop concept budgets, perform schematic and final estimates, and collaborate with vendors and subs to ensure complete coverage of trades such as controls, insulation, and TAB.