Senior HVAC Estimator: Lead Bids & Value Engineering

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the full estimating lifecycle for HVAC projects, including service, retrofits, and large design/build initiatives.

You will combine advanced technical estimating with bid strategy, risk assessment, and vendor negotiation to drive margins and win opportunities across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, HVAC Technology, Construction Management, or related field.
• 6–10+ years HVAC estimating experience for commercial and industrial projects.
• Experience estimating self-perform HVAC projects > $10M.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex construction documents and engineering specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office and estimating software.
• Business development or sales enablement experience with measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and approve detailed cost estimates for HVAC service work, repairs, retrofits, replacements, and design/build projects.
• Lead comprehensive reviews of service requests, site assessments, blueprints, technical documents, and technician feedback to develop highly accurate labor and material estimates.
• Own analysis of project specifications and drawings, attend and lead pre-bid meetings to determine scope, risk profile, and required resources.
• Direct vendor and subcontractor sourcing and pricing strategies, negotiate terms to ensure cost effective and timely delivery aligned with margin targets.
• Establish and maintain accurate records of estimates, job costing data, benchmarking, and pricing trends to inform future quotations and strategy.
• Ensure all estimates comply with company standards, client specifications, and applicable codes, implement estimating QA/QC processes.
• Identify and champion value engineering opportunities, present cost saving alternatives with lifecycle and ROI analysis.
• Proactively identify, qualify, and secure new project opportunities through networking, client outreach, and market research, owning a personal pipeline and conversion targets.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to develop market entry strategies, pursuit plans, and key account growth roadmaps.
• Build and sustain executive level relationships with clients, general contractors, and industry partners to expand market presence.
• Lead bid strategy and presentation efforts, make recommendations on go or no go decisions based on risk, capacity, and margin objectives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Plan and cost estimation

Risk assessment

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Estimating software

Takeoff tools

Job description

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta is seeking a Senior Estimator to lead the full estimating lifecycle for HVAC projects, including service, retrofits, and large design/build initiatives.

You will combine advanced technical estimating with bid strategy, risk assessment, and vendor negotiation to drive margins and win opportunities across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.