Senior HVAC Estimator - Design/Build Lead

Lippert Mechanical Service, LLC a PremiStar Company; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lippert Mechanical is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to own the full estimating lifecycle for diverse HVAC projects in the Kansas City area. You will lead pricing strategy, risk assessment, and bid decisions, partnering with sales, field teams, and management to maximize margins.

The role requires 5+ years of HVAC estimating experience, strong design/build leadership, and expert knowledge of codes and lifecycle cost analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering/technical field with leadership in estimating/preconstruction.
• Strong track record leading design/build or complex HVAC estimates.
• Deep knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, lifecycle cost analysis, and risk assessment.
• Ability to generate opportunities, influence stakeholders, and drive margin improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and approve detailed cost estimates for HVAC service, retrofit, and design/build projects.
• Lead reviews of site assessments and technical docs to develop accurate labor and material estimates.
• Own scope, risk assessment, and resources; lead pre-bid meetings and bid strategy.
• Coordinate with vendors, negotiate terms, and ensure timely delivery within margin targets.
• Maintain records of estimates, pricing trends, and benchmarking for future quotes.
• Ensure QA/QC processes and compliance with Lippert standards and client specs.
• Identify value engineering opportunities with ROI analysis.
• Support commissioning and warranty closeout with technical documentation.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Bid strategy

Negotiation

Project leadership

Cost analysis

Reading drawings

Takeoffs

Executive communication

Mentoring

Pricing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in HVAC Technology

Construction Management

Associate degree with exceptional experience

Tools

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

CAD drawings

Job description

Lippert Mechanical is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to own the full estimating lifecycle for diverse HVAC projects in the Kansas City area. You will lead pricing strategy, risk assessment, and bid decisions, partnering with sales, field teams, and management to maximize margins.

The role requires 5+ years of HVAC estimating experience, strong design/build leadership, and expert knowledge of codes and lifecycle cost analysis.