HVAC Project Manager/Estimator

gpac; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

GPAC is seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager / Estimator to lead commercial mechanical construction projects from bid through completion. The role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, budgets, schedules, and client coordination.

You will develop competitive estimates, manage procurement, review drawings, and lead field and office teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC project management or mechanical construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, specs, and mechanical drawings.
• Experience with cost estimates and bid proposals.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with estimating/project management software is a plus (FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Trimble, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate HVAC project estimates based on plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Perform take-offs for mechanical systems including ductwork, piping, and equipment.
• Analyze project scope and identify potential risks, cost factors, and value engineering opportunities.
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Participate in bid reviews and proposal development.
• Manage HVAC construction projects from award through closeout.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Review project drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor labor productivity and project profitability.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engineers, and general contractors.
• Lead project meetings and provide status updates.
• Resolve project issues and coordinate solutions between office and field teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Project planning

Budgeting

Estimating

Vendor management

Scheduling

Leadership

Communication

Tools

FastPIPE

FastDUCT

Trimble

Bluebeam

Job description

HVAC Project Manager / Estimator

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Industry: Mechanical / HVAC Construction

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Project Manager / Estimator to oversee the planning, estimating, and execution of commercial HVAC projects from bid through completion. This role requires strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, the ability to develop competitive estimates, and leadership skills to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.

The ideal candidate will have a background in commercial mechanical construction, experience managing project budgets and schedules, and the ability to collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Estimating & Preconstruction

• Prepare accurate HVAC project estimates based on plans, specifications, and bid documents
• Perform take-offs for mechanical systems including ductwork, piping, and equipment
• Analyze project scope and identify potential risks, cost factors, and value engineering opportunities
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Participate in bid reviews and proposal development

Project Management

• Manage HVAC construction projects from award through closeout
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and cost forecasts
• Coordinate with field supervisors, foremen, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Review project drawings, RFIs, and submittals to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Monitor labor productivity and project profitability
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards

Client & Team Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, engineers, and general contractors
• Lead project meetings and provide status updates
• Resolve project issues and coordinate solutions between office and field teams
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and subcontractors

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HVAC project management, estimating, or mechanical construction
• Strong understanding of commercial HVAC systems, ductwork, piping, and equipment installation
• Experience preparing accurate cost estimates and bid proposals
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and mechanical drawings
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and subcontractors
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software is a plus (FastPIPE, FastDUCT, Trimble, Bluebeam, etc.)

Preferred Experience

• Background working with commercial, industrial, healthcare, or institutional HVAC projects
• Knowledge of local building codes and mechanical standards
• Experience coordinating with general contractors and other trades

Key Skills

• Project planning and budgeting
• Mechanical estimating and cost analysis
• Vendor and subcontractor management
• Scheduling and resource coordination
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance incentives or bonuses
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.