HVAC Senior Estimator

Nxcus; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nxcus is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to independently prepare accurate and competitive estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial HVAC projects. The role involves managing projects from document review through bid submission and working closely with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, project managers, engineers, and company leadership.

This position requires strong mechanical estimating knowledge, the ability to interpret complex construction documents, and the

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical estimating knowledge.
• Ability to interpret complex construction documents.
• Identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions and opportunities before a bid.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate, competitive estimates for HVAC projects (commercial, institutional, and industrial).
• Manage projects from initial document review through bid submission.
• Collaborate with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, project managers, engineers and company leadership to support bids.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Mechanical estimating

Bid preparation

Job description

The Senior HVAC Estimator is responsible for independently preparing accurate and competitive estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial HVAC projects. The Senior Estimator will manage projects from initial document review through bid submission and will work closely with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, project managers, engineers, and company leadership.

This position requires strong mechanical estimating knowledge, the ability to interpret complex construction documents, and the judgment to identify project risks, exclusions, assumptions, and opportunities before a bid is submitted.

The Senior Estimator is expected to produce accurate, competitive, well-documented estimates while identifying financial and execution risks before contract award. The position should consistently deliver complete bids on schedule and provide project teams with a clear understanding of the assumptions, scope, exclusions, and pricing basis used in the estimate.