Senior HVAC Estimator: Lead Budgets for Commercial Projects

Upchurch; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Upchurch is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead estimating for HVAC and mechanical projects, evaluating drawings and specs to develop accurate cost estimates and identify risks and value-engineering opportunities. The role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors to win bids and support execution.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years of HVAC estimating experience, reads mechanical drawings, and is proficient with AutoBid and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of HVAC and mechanical cost estimates for commercial and industrial projects.
• Perform detailed material, labor, and equipment takeoffs from drawings and specifications.
• Develop conceptual and design-build budgets during early project phases.
• Solicit, review, and level vendor and subcontractor pricing.
• Analyze project risks, scope gaps, and constructability issues.
• Prepare detailed bid proposals, clarifications, and value engineering options.
• Collaborate with project management and operations during handoff and project start-up.
• Maintain historical cost data and contribute to continuous improvement of estimating tools and processes.
• Review change order pricing and support post-award estimating as needed.
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site walks, and client presentations as required.

Skills

HVAC estimating

Takeoffs & budgeting

Vendor coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng or Construction Mgmt

Tools

AutoBid

Bluebeam

Job description

Upchurch is seeking a Senior HVAC Estimator to lead estimating for HVAC and mechanical projects, evaluating drawings and specs to develop accurate cost estimates and identify risks and value-engineering opportunities. The role collaborates with preconstruction, project management, vendors, and subcontractors to win bids and support execution.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years of HVAC estimating experience, reads mechanical drawings, and is proficient with AutoBid and Bluebeam.