Senior HVAC Estimator: Bid Leader for Major Projects

Alliance Group, Inc.; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Professional development

Employee discount

Job summary

Action Air Systems, LLC in Manchester, CT is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial HVAC projects. The Senior Estimator will manage projects from initial document review through bid submission, collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, project managers, engineers, and leadership.

This role requires strong mechanical estimating knowledge, the ability to interpret complex construction

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC/mechanical estimating or related construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and construction methods.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of labor costs, materials, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Advanced Excel skills and estimating software experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze blueprints, engineered drawings, specifications, and other documentation to prepare detailed estimates.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and develop itemized labor, material, and equipment costs.
• Review data to determine material and labor requirements and prepare itemized lists.
• Compute cost factors for planning, scheduling, bid preparation, and cost effectiveness.
• Develop flexible labor estimates based on workforce and productivity standards.
• Incorporate market-based wage rates and productivity assumptions.
• Evaluate subcontractor versus in-house labor strategies.
• Maintain organized documentation and historical cost data.
• Analyze completed projects to improve future estimating accuracy.
• Lead bid presentations and coordinate with project teams.
• Conduct site visits and attend pre-bid meetings as required.
• Identify and track upcoming bid opportunities through trade journals and relationships.
• Make contact with GCs, owners, and clients to obtain bid documents.
• Consult with clients, vendors, and subcontractors to formulate estimates and resolve issues.
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor proposals.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and discounts to secure competitive costs.
• Select vendors and subcontractors based on cost, quality, and project requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with GCs, owners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate daily schedule with office personnel.
• Be available to support subordinates and office staff as needed.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Advanced Excel

Electronic takeoff software

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Bid strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering or related

Tools

Bluebeam

On-Screen Takeoff

Accubid

Trimble

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Action Air Systems, LLC in Manchester, CT is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to prepare accurate, competitive estimates for commercial, institutional, and industrial HVAC projects. The Senior Estimator will manage projects from initial document review through bid submission, collaborating with vendors, subcontractors, general contractors, project managers, engineers, and leadership.

This role requires strong mechanical estimating knowledge, the ability to interpret complex construction