Senior HVAC Estimator & Department Lead

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC seeks an experienced HVAC Estimator for a permanent, full-time role in Seattle. You will lead the HVAC estimating department, mentor junior estimators, and coordinate with general contractors, designers, engineers, and suppliers to build accurate, profitable bids.

Requirements include 9+ years of HVAC estimating on large commercial projects; a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of Estimating field experience on large commercial HVAC projects.
• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management preferred, not required.
• Proficiency with estimating tools such as FastPipe/FastDuct/Trimble/Accubid/BlueBeam is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Estimate HVAC projects and major buyouts.
• Support and guide Junior Estimators to grow within the company.
• Review HVAC estimates prior to submission and obtain approval from Chief Estimator.
• Manage HVAC Estimating Department and mentor Jr/Mid-Level Estimators.
• Prepare accurate HVAC take-offs for material, labor, equipment, and subcontractor pricing.
• Coordinate with general contractors, designers and engineers on identifying changes for estimates.
• Attend preconstruction, pre-bid, and client meetings to develop winning bids.
• Meet with clients to gather data needed for project costs.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors, subs, clients, engineers, and suppliers.

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

FastPipe

FastDuct

Trimble

Quickpen/Accubid

BlueBeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gulfstream Strategic Placements, LLC seeks an experienced HVAC Estimator for a permanent, full-time role in Seattle. You will lead the HVAC estimating department, mentor junior estimators, and coordinate with general contractors, designers, engineers, and suppliers to build accurate, profitable bids.

Requirements include 9+ years of HVAC estimating on large commercial projects; a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management is preferred but not required.