Senior Estimator

Power Placement Partner; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Placement Partner is seeking a Senior HVAC Mechanical Estimator for openings in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Charleston. You will shape the bid, build the estimate, and collaborate with theDirector of Preconstruction and leadership to guide project decisions.

In addition to leading bid strategy, you will mentor other estimators, participate in bid/no-bid decisions, and engage on preconstruction planning for commercial HVAC projects with a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in the HVAC industry
• Experience with commercial estimating
• Ability to read drawings and specifications
• Confidence to guide others while managing multiple bids

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors and other project costs.
• Lead HVAC takeoffs across hydronic and air-side systems and build budgets through construction documents; review vendor/subcontractor proposals; develop scopes and bid packages; coordinate pricing with equipment/controls; resolve scope issues with project managers.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Reading drawings and specs

Bid management

Mentoring/leadership

Job description

HVAC Mechanical Estimator | Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston Openings- All Growth!

Know your way around a set of mechanical plans? Love finding the scope gap everyone else missed? Come build something bigger.

I’m recruiting a Senior HVAC Mechanical Estimator for one of the Southeast’s leading commercial mechanical contractors. This is a growing company with a genuinely great culture, experienced people to collaborate with, and leadership that wants its estimators involved in the decisions& not just the takeoffs.

You’ll work alongside the Director of Preconstruction and company leadership to decide which projects to pursue. From there, you’ll help shape the bid, build the estimate, work through solutions with the project team, and mentor other estimators.

What makes this opportunity exciting:

• $90,000-$135,000 base salary, plus a 10% bonus opportunity- Based on experience level- Lead to Chief
• Willing to give a nice sign on bonus
• A respected, growing contractor with a collaborative culture
• Direct involvement in bid/no-bid decisions and preconstruction strategy
• The opportunity to lead and mentor other estimators
• Commercial projects where your HVAC knowledge and judgment matter
• Medical- FULLY Paid and the best coverage you kind find!
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and additional benefit options

What you’ll do:

Develop detailed estimates covering labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and other project costs. You’ll perform HVAC takeoffs across hydronic and air-side systems; build budgets from early narratives through construction documents; review vendor and subcontractor proposals; develop scopes and bid packages; coordinate equipment and controls pricing; and work with project managers to resolve scope issues and set projects up for success.

You’ll be a strong match if you have 4 or more in the HVAC industry and have experience with commercial estimating experience, the ability to read drawings and specifications, and the confidence to guide others while managing multiple bids.