Senior HVAC Estimator - Industrial Projects & Benefits

Leoforce; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Compensation

Annual Bonus

Stable work

Medical, Vision, Dental

401k Match

PTO

Sick Pay

Holidays Paid

Job summary

Leoforce, a Commercial/Industrial HVAC contractor in Carrollton, TX, seeks an experienced HVAC estimator to turn technical plans into accurate, competitive proposals. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop cost strategies and manage risks from takeoff to contract award.

The role requires mastery of decoding blueprints, cost analysis, and subcontractor negotiations, with opportunities to influence project delivery and value engineering in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC estimating experience in construction, with industrial project exposure.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, equipment, installation and materials.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed HVAC estimates for industrial construction projects, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, and expenses.
• Read blueprints, specs, drawings, and bid documents to develop takeoffs.
• Review SOWs to identify deliverables, exclusions, gaps, and overlaps between trades.
• Perform cost analysis and propose value-engineering options while maintaining quality.
• Obtain and compare supplier and subcontractor quotations for complete coverage and pricing.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, and field teams to validate methods and schedules.
• Support contract management by reviewing requirements and assessing risks.
• Prepare bid submissions, estimate summaries, and supporting docs for internal/client review.
• Evaluate addenda and changes, updating estimates accordingly.
• Maintain cost databases and monitor market conditions and lead times.
• Assist handoffs with procurement considerations and scope commitments.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Blueprint reading

Cost analysis

Vendor negotiation

Takeoffs

Contract management

Project coordination

Education

Mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Leoforce, a Commercial/Industrial HVAC contractor in Carrollton, TX, seeks an experienced HVAC estimator to turn technical plans into accurate, competitive proposals. You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to develop cost strategies and manage risks from takeoff to contract award.

The role requires mastery of decoding blueprints, cost analysis, and subcontractor negotiations, with opportunities to influence project delivery and value engineering in a